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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What the Fed’s continued rate pause means for homebuyers and sellers
The Fed again held steady with no new rate hike at its second meeting of 2024.
4 min read Jun 12, 2024 -
Why are credit card APRs so high?
Credit card interest rates have a high mark up over the prime rate. Why are card APRs so high?
5 min read Jun 13, 2024 -
How does the Federal Reserve affect mortgages?
The Federal Reserve’s decisions have ripple effects, including for mortgages.
3 min read Jun 12, 2024 -
How does the Fed interest rate affect car loans?
Does the Fed interest rate affect car loans? Yes, it does: It has a domino effect that can raise or lower auto loan rates.
3 min read Jun 12, 2024 -
The Federal Reserve’s latest dot plot, explained – and what it says about interest rates
This Fed communication tool is important, but be cautious when interpreting it.
7 min read Jun 12, 2024 -
Take these 12 steps as the Federal Reserve keeps interest rates high
Even without a rate hike, the Fed’s key rate hasn’t been this high for 23 years.
11 min read Jun 12, 2024 -
How the Fed rate changes impact student loan interest rates
The Federal Reserve’s actions can influence student loan interest rates.
5 min read Jul 01, 2024 -
Fed’s interest rate history: The federal funds rate from 1981 to the present
The key benchmark has been as high as 20 percent — and as low as 0 percent.
13 min read Jun 12, 2024 -
How the Federal Reserve impacts savings account interest rates
For savers, here’s what to consider when the Fed raises interest rates.
4 min read Jun 12, 2024 -
How the Fed impacts stocks, crypto and other investments
The best way for most investors to approach this type of market is to stick to the long-term plan.
7 min read Jun 12, 2024
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