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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Cryptocurrency: What it is and how it works
Cryptocurrencies are managed through what’s called a distributed ledger such as blockchain.
8 min read Jul 19, 2024 -
Are CDs worth it right now? Here’s what experts say
With a possible recession looming, here’s what savers should know about CDs.
4 min read Jul 18, 2024 -
How the Federal Reserve impacts personal loans
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates several times. These interest rate changes are likely to affect the rates of personal loans.
3 min read Jul 18, 2024 -
Inflation and the housing market: Decoding the latest numbers
The housing market isn’t immune from outside economic forces, including inflation.
4 min read Jul 11, 2024 -
What is inflation? Here’s how rising prices can erode your purchasing power
Prices rise and fall all the time in the U.S. economy. It’s not always inflation.
9 min read Jul 11, 2024 -
Top 18 tips for CD savers
These tips can help maximize your savings using certificates of deposit.
9 min read Jun 28, 2024 -
2024 Q3 housing market trends: Prices and rates remain high
The housing market in Q2 2024 ushers in peak homebuying season.
5 min read Jun 25, 2024 -
How a new credit card can fight against inflation
Prices are rising. A rewards credit card, timed right and used strategically, can help you fight inflation.
3 min read Jun 14, 2024 -
Though Fed holds lending rates steady, subprime cardholders continue to feel sting of high interest rates
Subprime borrowers are particularly affected by interest rate changes. Here’s how to prepare.
4 min read Jun 12, 2024 -
How the Federal Reserve affects HELOCs and home equity loans
If you’re looking at HE loans or have a variable-rate line of credit, pay attention to the Fed.
5 min read Jun 12, 2024
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