recession

When you stay invested during downturns, you position yourself for the recovery. You don't have to time the market perfectly—an impossible task even for professionals.

Smart career planning means understanding which jobs hold steady when times get tough. This guide examines 20 careers that typically maintain demand during recessions, organized by sector.

The housing market during a recession depends on what caused the recession and how much housing inventory exists. Sellers become more flexible. You'll face less competition. Properties might sit on the market longer, giving you time to make thoughtful decisions.

This guide breaks down how recessions impact stocks, reveals which investments tend to survive downturns, and shows you how to protect your money when the economy stumbles.

A recession is a broad slowdown in economic activity. Production drops, people spend less, and unemployment rises. Here are seven changes you can expect and how to protect your finances.