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Here’s what top economists predict will happen to the U.S. economy over the next decade
What’s the likelihood that the economy will be even more blockbuster in the 2020s? Not much, according to experts.
4 min read Dec 17, 2019 -
Vices like drinking, smoking and gambling cost Americans more than $2,400 per year
Drinking, smoking and playing the lottery are eating up a significant portion of earnings, particularly for the lowest earners.
4 min read Dec 12, 2019 -
Survey: Recession odds diminishing for U.S. economy, but watch for a slowdown
The U.S. economy is going to be walking a fine line over the next year.
8 min read Dec 04, 2019 -
Survey: Most Americans plan to steer clear of shopping debt this holiday season
The economy keeps expanding and shoppers plan to buy, but with cash on hand.
5 min read Nov 25, 2019 -
Survey: Holidays bring spending stress for most Americans
Visions of overspending are weighing on the holiday cheer this year, nationwide poll finds.
5 min read Nov 13, 2019 -
Survey: Americans divided on whether to credit Trump with strong economy
A Bankrate survey shows how Americans feel about their finances as they relate to the Trump presidency and the 2020 election.
4 min read Oct 24, 2019 -
Survey: 2 out of 5 Americans aren’t ready for next recession
The solid U.S. economy will not last forever and many Americans are unprepared.
8 min read Oct 16, 2019 -
Survey: Scary percentage of Americans financially unprepared for recession
Survey finds too many of us are not budgeting and struggling to stay afloat.
4 min read Sep 25, 2019 -
How likely is a recession by the 2020 elections? Here’s what top economists say
The major concern about the U.S. economy: How much longer will the expansion last?
5 min read Sep 16, 2019 -
Survey: Expect the Fed to cut rates at least two more times over the next year
The July rate cut is likely just the beginning, Bankrate’s latest economists’ poll finds.
7 min read Sep 04, 2019