8 things you should know about recessions From the 8 things you should know about recessions — and other tips for managing money during a pandemic series John Waggoner, Kiplinger Consumer News Service May 3, 2020 May 3, 2020 Updated Aug 6, 2020 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Image by Lorenzo Cafaro from Pixabay kAmp C646DD:@? :D E96 D42C:6DE 4C62EFC6 :? E96 2G6C286 :?G6DE@CVD 4=@D6E @7 2?I:6E:6D] tG6? 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