If President Trump's new import tariffs are about to sink the United States into a recession, as some economists fear, it will be one of the most widely anticipated downturns in recent memory.Americans have had lots of time to prepare. But are we ready?First, some background: Three years ago, as the economy recovered from the brief COVID-19 recession, economists were already talking about another downturn. Russia had invaded Ukraine. Inflation was spiking. Interest rates were rising.Months passed, and no recession arrived, and hope dawned that perhaps the United States would achieve a “soft landing,” meaning no recession.Now, recession fears have returned. President Donald Trump’s campaign of import tariffs, vastly widened on Wednesday, has shaken consumer confidence and sent the stock market tumbling.A March CNBC Fed Survey put the probability of recession at 36%, up from 23% in January

We all make mistakes, especially when it comes to money. Whether you’re just starting out in your career, nearing retirement or somewhere in between, certain financial slipups can have long-lasting consequences. The tricky part is that some of these money mistakes aren’t always obvious at first. They can sneak up on you when you least expect it. Read Next: 3 Signs You’ve ‘Made It’ Financially, According to Financial Influencer Genesis Hinckley Learn More: 8 Common Mistakes Retirees Make With Their Social Security Checks For this reason, GOBankingRates spoke with finance expert Andrew Lokenauth, money expert and owner of Be Fluent In Finance, to discuss some of the most common (and costly) financial blunders that can affect your future, no matter your age. Whether it’s a sudden car repair, an unexpected medical bill or even a loss of your job, emergencies can strike at any moment

So Tree and I have buried the hatchet and are friends again - in fact, Lending Tree will be speaking at Law Conference of Champions III, how awesome is that!