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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Fed raises rates by half a point, sees rates topping 5% in 2023
The Fed’s inflation fight is far from over.
7 min read Feb 16, 2023 -
Don’t buy the exercise bike: How to spend wisely and avoid the new year slump
Find ways to use your credit card to avoid buyer’s remorse in the new year.
5 min read Jun 26, 2023 -
Is the cost of Christmas decorations at an all-time high?
Is inflation the grinch who steals Christmas 2022? Here’s which trimmings have risen the most.
3 min read Dec 09, 2022 -
Mortgage rate forecast for December 2022: A celebratory pause?
This year has been one of the most challenging in which to forecast mortgage rates thanks to unprecedented volatility.
5 min read Dec 01, 2022 -
Calendar: What’s driving mortgage rates the week of Nov. 28-Dec. 2, 2022
Mortgage market players will closely watch Friday’s jobs report.
1 min read Nov 28, 2022 -
In tough housing market, mortgage rate buydowns gain momentum
As home sellers lose their bargaining power in a cooling market, a new option has emerged: Pay for a buyer’s lower rate.
4 min read Nov 30, 2022 -
Survey: Majority of Americans are delaying milestones and activities because of the economy
As inflation soars, most Americans say the economy has harmed their quality of life.
6 min read Nov 16, 2022 -
As inflation boils, younger Americans face extra holiday spending pressures
Americans face another challenging holiday season as inflation soars.
12 min read Nov 22, 2022 -
Midterm elections 2022: Here are the key things at stake for your money
Inflation and the economy are hot topics as the midterm elections draw near.
7 min read Nov 09, 2022 -
How to protect your credit during a recession
Keeping credit in shape will reduce the fallout from a recession.
5 min read Jan 24, 2023
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