Economic uncertainty often forces a shift in how we spend and save. During the Great Recession of the late 2000s — when unemployment hit 10% and home values dropped by 30% — many tightened their ...

Former Democratic Maine Rep. Barney Frank, known for his role in responding to the 2008 Great Recession, died on Tuesday, ...

The Great Recession of 2008 marked a particularly difficult time for Americans, with effects that reverberated around the world. Few remained unscathed as lay-offs and foreclosures mounted. While ...

Already having been hit hard in recent years due to changing shopper preferences, the apparel industry ―particularly department stores and specialty apparel retailers―are now facing the fallout from ...

Five years after the collapse of Lehman Brothers and the triggering of the financial crisis, frugality is king when it comes to personal finances. Millions changed their financial habits after the ...

When the subprime crisis broke in the 2008 presidential election year, there was little chance for a serious discussion of its root causes. Candidate Barack Obama weaponized the crisis by blaming ...

If a vacation is out of your budget this year, or you just want some peace and quiet, a staycation can be a great way to spend some time off in 2026.

California’s homebuying collapse is far different than the nation’s sales dip. My trusty spreadsheet looked for clues in 21 years of sales stats from Attom, tracking closed deals for houses and condos ...

High oil prices have investors worried about a global recession; don't let that fear lead to bad investment decisions.