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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Inflation surge puts pressure on mortgage rates
A surge in inflation is pushing the Fed to act — and mortgage borrowers could feel the pain.
2 min read Jun 10, 2022 -
Survey: Just 18% of Americans plan to boost stock investments in 2022 as inflation and volatility rise
A rocky start for stocks has U.S. investors cautious about investing more in 2022.
6 min read May 19, 2022 -
Worried about surging inflation? Here’s how to protect your wallet from taking a big hit
Experts expect inflation to cool, but how soon that happens will be key.
6 min read May 11, 2022 -
Federal Reserve raises interest rates by a half point to fight soaring inflation
The Fed is withdrawing stimulus at the fastest pace in decades.
7 min read May 04, 2022 -
Warren Buffett’s top tips for investors in 2022: What the legendary investor said to Berkshire shareholders
Warren Buffett shared several key lessons for investors at the recent 2022 Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting.
4 min read May 02, 2022 -
Mortgage rate forecast for May 2022: Sticker shock sets in
Until inflation is tamed, mortgage rates are likely to keep rising.
4 min read May 01, 2022 -
Higher mortgage rates aren’t stalling home prices — here’s why
Home prices keep going up even as mortgage rates rise.
4 min read Apr 12, 2022 -
Survey: Experts see a big slowdown in job growth as hawkish Fed raises rates
Job creation is expected to be almost two times slower over the next 12 months.
5 min read Mar 31, 2022 -
Survey: More than half of economists say surging inflation will climb much higher than expected
Consumers will likely have to keep paying more for almost everything they buy.
5 min read Mar 31, 2022 -
Survey: There’s a 33% chance a recession is on the way, according to top economists
Fed officials are projecting seven total rate hikes in 2022 alone.
5 min read Mar 31, 2022
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