Recessions are a normal part of the economic cycle, but there’s some disagreement on what constitutes a recession and what it means for you. Find out what a recession is, how one starts, how it can ...

The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) defines a recession as a “significant decline in economic activity that is spread across the economy, lasting more than a few months.” Three criteria – ...

Being prepared for a downturn in economic activity will ensure you can keep your head above water when times get tough.

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell said he did not believe the United States was in a recession — but then said the Fed doesn’t make such determinations ...

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 ...