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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 -
68% of Americans have skipped recreational activities in the past year because of cost
Bankrate’s poll finds most U.S. adults have skipped out on fun because of the price tag.
4 min read Aug 14, 2019 -
Most important issue for voters in 2020 is the economy, Bankrate survey reveals
Americans favor Biden over President Trump on key issues.
5 min read Jul 30, 2019 -
We’re in the longest economic expansion in US history — here’s what made it unlike any other
The U.S. economy looks far different now than it did when the expansion first began in June 2009.
13 min read Jul 18, 2019 -
Has the economy peaked? Here’s what top economists have to say
It’s shaping up to be a challenging year for the U.S. economy.
4 min read Jun 13, 2019 -
Survey: 40% of top economists expect Fed to cut rates over next year
Bankrate’s latest Economic Indicator survey finds economists are revisiting Fed policy predictions.
7 min read Jun 06, 2019