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: 77% of holiday travelers are adjusting their plans this year due to inflation and rising costs
What would you do this holiday season to save money on your vacation?
8 min read Oct 16, 2023 -
What is a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA)?
For people living on a fixed income, the COLA is a critical safety net.
3 min read Oct 12, 2023 -
Survey: Fed won’t begin cutting interest rates until 2024 as officials keep tackling inflation
Will the Fed keep interest rates too high for too long?
4 min read Oct 10, 2023 -
Survey: Despite a red-hot job market, top economists see a major slowdown in employment coming over the next year
The strong economy isn’t leading economists to rethink their job market forecasts.
4 min read Oct 10, 2023 -
Survey: Inflation could remain stuck above Fed’s 2% target until 2025
How hard will the Fed have to push to slow the economy enough?
5 min read Oct 10, 2023 -
Survey: Odds of a recession by September 2024 fall to 46%
Will a recession not wreck the economy’s party after all — or is it just late?
3 min read Oct 10, 2023 -
Government shutdown guide: From SNAP benefits to Social Security, 8 key ways your money could be impacted
Shutdowns range from a minor inconvenience to a major financial disruption.
10 min read Oct 02, 2023 -
Mortgage rate forecast October 2023: Higher for longer
Don’t expect mortgage rates to depart from the current trend, experts say.
3 min read Oct 01, 2023 -
HOA fees: Everything you need to know
Understand the costs of being in an HOA before you buy your home.
8 min read Sep 25, 2023 -
Fed leaves interest rates unchanged, sees borrowing costs staying higher for longer
The higher rates rise, the more Fed watchers wonder: Is the Fed about done?
9 min read Sep 20, 2023
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