Recession

The Great Recession in the 2000s was far from great. Here’s what you need to know about this dark time for the U.S. economy.

A recession can result in volatility in your investment portfolio. Here’s what one financial planner recommends doing about it.

A recession can slow the housing market and may be a bad time to sell. If you can buy, however, you may be in for a treat.

Jobs in essential industries like healthcare are more likely to be recession-proof. On the other hand, travel and hospitality gigs are at higher risk of getting cut in down times.

A recession can result in losses in your 401(k) plan. Here’s how experts recommend protecting your investments during this time.

No, we’re not talking about snapping up a new TV before things get hairy. But being smart about your money and investments is more important than ever.

The U.S. government has a history of bailing out institutions and individuals in extraordinary times. Sound Dollar looks at the historical record to examine some of the most extensive programs.

The COVID-19 pandemic and 2008 financial crisis both ushered in recessions. Sound Dollar analyzed data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to compare unemployment trends in both eras.

Here’s all the information you need to understand recessions—and what they mean for your money.

Resilience in the face of recession will take you a long way.

With news of an economic downturn, many of us are asking is there a recession coming in 2022? In this guide, we cover everything you need to know to protect your finances and survive another economic recession.

The Fed has raised interest rates for the fourth time this year. What does it mean and how does it impact you?

The Great Depression was an economic catastrophe that lasted more than 10 years.

The 2001 recession is most closely linked with the dot-com boom and bust, but the reality is that there were numerous factors that brought on this “mild” period of economic decline.

Jobs don’t come with guarantees, but there are some industries that fare better than others in the midst of a recession.

The Great Recession of 2007-2009 was the longest and the worst slowdown in the post-war era.

Some of them can be a safer bet in recessionary times, but not all bonds are created equal.

The 2020 recession was caused by the shutdowns related to stemming the spread of the coronavirus. It was the shortest and deepest on record.

A recession occurs when the economy slows down. A depression is a way worse version of a recession. Inflation is when prices of gas to tea are rising.

Some investments are better than others during economic downturns.

Greater unemployment is a hallmark of recessions. The more people without work, the less we spend, the slower the economy grows.

Stock markets tend to slide in a recession, but some companies hold up better than others.

Are you selling something that is essential to daily life? Then it’s probably recession-proof. Otherwise, you might feel the squeeze in dark times.

A double-dip recession is when the economy hits a recession, begins to recover and then dives back into a recession. It’s as ugly as it sounds.

It’s hard to ignore all the news about an economic downturn. But we have been here before, and there are strategies we’ve learned that can help you survive, and even thrive.

The business cycle refers to the ups and downs of our economic growth.

Is a recession coming? Who knows. But it can't hurt to be ready for one.

The Federal Reserve has eased past recessions by cutting interest rates, but right now it’s committed to raise rates to bring inflation under control.