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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How is the U.S. economy doing? With inflation hitting 40-year highs, watch these 4 key areas
There’s no telling when inflation will slow down.
8 min read Dec 21, 2022 -
Earned income tax credit (EITC): What it is and who qualifies
This popular tax break can be one of the trickiest.
5 min read Mar 24, 2022 -
Survey: Pros say these investments are among the top hedges in battle against high inflation
With inflation raging, this is where experts suggest to invest to beat rising prices.
4 min read Feb 22, 2023 -
Survey: Experts forecast Treasury yields to push even higher over next 12 months
Experts expect Treasury yields to increase over the next 12 months as the Fed hikes rates following the pandemic.
4 min read Feb 22, 2023 -
Federal Reserve raises interest rates for first time since 2018
The move marks an end to the Fed’s most aggressive economic rescue effort in history.
7 min read Dec 12, 2023 -
Warren Buffett’s top tips for beating inflation
What you should and shouldn’t do to combat rising prices, according to the Oracle of Omaha.
4 min read Feb 22, 2023 -
What is quantitative easing?
The Fed’s unconventional tool for fending off recession is being wound down.
6 min read Mar 07, 2022 -
Fed reports a dip in card balances outstanding for January 2022
Learn about the findings of the new Fed report for dips in credit card balances.
4 min read Mar 07, 2022 -
Travel stocks: Ready for a ‘revenge’ rebound or stymied by sky-high inflation?
While many stocks bounced off their pandemic-era lows, the businesses have yet to follow suit.
7 min read Feb 22, 2023 -
The worst inflation in 40 years: Here’s when price pressures could hit their peak
Consumers are bracing for a longer stretch of high inflation. But when can it be expected to slow down?
7 min read Apr 07, 2022
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