Recession watch
Will the U.S. economy soon be in a recession? It's the trillion-dollar question that even experts don't know the answer to. Bankrate's latest survey of economists put the odds at 59%. Here's how to prepare for a potential downturn, and how one could impact you.
Recessions & your money
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Survey: Experts see higher unemployment and job growth slowdown as recession risks rise
The results highlight experts’ concerns about the U.S. economy.
4 min read Jul 05, 2022 -
Red-hot inflation is raising prices on everyday essentials — here’s what’s rising the most
Americans are finding it impossible to avoid inflation.
9 min read Jul 05, 2022 -
Survey: There’s a 52% chance of an upcoming recession, say top economists
The majority put the economy’s recession chances at 50 percent or more.
5 min read Jul 01, 2022 -
Survey: 4 top tips to protect your portfolio against a recession
Here’s what the pros say you can do to protect your money.
5 min read Jun 29, 2022 -
Survey: Expect 10-year Treasury yield to approach 4% over the next year, pros say
In a survey, market pros expect the 10-year Treasury yield will continue higher over the next year.
3 min read Jun 29, 2022 -
Are we in a recession? It sure feels like it to many Americans
High inflation has a financial toll similar to job loss.
5 min read Jun 28, 2022 -
Survey: Majority of US households uneasy with level of emergency savings
More U.S. adults have seen household savings decline than rise in the past year.
2 min read Jun 23, 2022 -
Customers growing less satisfied with bank and credit card digital experiences
Bank and credit card website and mobile app satisfaction ratings are falling.
3 min read Jun 17, 2022 -
Fed hikes interest rates by three-quarters of a point to combat decades-high inflation
The Fed’s move is the biggest increase since 1994 and undoubtedly raises the risks of a recession.
7 min read Jun 15, 2022 -
Bask Bank offers savings account APY among highest in the nation
The online-only bank’s savings rate tops many competitors.
1 min read Jun 13, 2022
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