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 ...

As the U.S. economy shrinks, fears and predictions of a recession continue to grow. New Commerce Department data shows that the country's gross domestic product (GDP) contracted at an annual rate of 0 ...

The past has shown that nontraditional measures like brothels, beer and lipstick can tell us a lot about the economy’s health.

The U.S. economy shrank for two consecutive quarters this year, increasing speculation that the country could be headed for a recession. But does two straight quarters of economic decline mean we’re ...

There's no guarantee a recession is imminent -- but there's always another one coming, so it's smart to prepare. What you need to do depends on a lot of factors, including your stage of life.

Stagflation is an economic cycle marked by high inflation, high unemployment and sluggish economic growth—an uncommon combination of circumstances. The financial headlines of 2025 have been heavy with ...

Talk of recession is ramping up at the moment with a surprising twist from the Trump administration, which is suggesting that Americans may need to endure some pain. Investors are coming to terms with ...

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Lipstick Index: The 'Lipstick Index' is a theory that states that during an economic recession, people spend less on expensive things but focus more on cheaper things to keep themselves happy.