The next downturn is no longer a distant abstraction. Economic gauges are flashing warning colors, corporate layoff announcements are piling up, and the safety nets that cushioned the last crisis look ...
Now that Washington politicians have learned that it’s quicker to infuse federal cash into a flailing economy by sending payments directly to households, governors and mayors will have a much tougher ...
Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, recently warned that the economy is on the brink of entering a recession, as reported by Newsweek. GOBankingRates spoke with financial experts who ...
The odds of a recession hitting are rising. This will likely lead to a market downturn and potentially some dividend cuts. I share three picks that are likely to outperform and even potentially ...
The risk of a recession hitting the economy is rising. As a result, investors may want to batten down the hatches. We share three funds that we would buy to protect us from a recession if we could ...
It’s not a matter of if the next recession comes, but when. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently warned that “sections of the economy” are already showing signs of strain — and that if the ...
First-time homebuyers may eventually get their big break, but an economic expert says it will not take place until after a recession. During an appearance on "Varney & Co." Tuesday, Thru the Cycle ...
“U.S. Economic Growth Expected to Flatline in 2025. Tariffs Are the Main Reason.” – Barron’s (April 15, 2025) “If they don’t change the tariffs, it’s ...
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Recession explained and how to prepare now

Economic slowdowns are part of the cycle, but they never feel routine when jobs, paychecks and savings are on the line. I want to unpack what a recession actually is, why it matters for your household ...
Very few people might remember what a recession is like. While some consider COVID a recession, it was more of an economic downturn. While that period was bad, the economy returned much quicker than ...