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 ...

Track your spending to understand financial habits and prepare for income changes. Establish a robust emergency fund based on minimal essential expenses. Maintain a diverse investment portfolio and ...

If you follow the news, then you’ve likely heard a lot of discussion about the ups and downs of the market. Between reports of market fluctuations and increased prices for consumers, the pressure can ...

SEATTLE — When times are uncertain, it can pay to prepare financially. Tori Dunlap, founder of the financial education company Her First 100K, joined KING 5 to share her tips for being financially ...

Strengthen your cash reserves, secure a business line of credit, make shopping easier for customers and cut unnecessary expenses before a financial crunch forces your hand. Many, or all, of the ...

NBER defines a recession as “a significant decline in economic activity that is spread across the economy and that lasts more than a few months.” Exceptions are made for extreme events, such as the ...

Rising layoffs, AI disruption, and an economy that feels like it's tiptoeing on bubble wrap… Nobody knows for sure if a 2026 recession will officially happen -- but if it does, job loss and income ...

Discover four effective strategies to safeguard your business during a recession and ensure stability in turbulent times.