Though it seemed like we entered recession overnight, it'll be much longer until we emerge from it.
This report outlines when the U.S. economy will turn around, the effect of President Obama's policies and how to protect your finances in the meantime.
If there's a proverb that captures the outlook for the U.S. economy, it's the one that says: "It's always darkest before the dawn."
The first quarter certainly presented us with some of the darkest days the economy and stock markets have seen in decades.
But when all is said and done, will they be the darkest? Or are more to come?
When the dawn does come, it will be one to remember. And if U.S. President Barack Obama gets it right, then investors will be presented with the greatest investment opportunity of our generation.
At that point, shares of American companies will be at such low levels that wholesale buying by individuals, mutual funds, pension funds, institutional money managers, and foreign-controlled sovereign wealth funds, will generate gains that will not only make us whole, they will make us rich once again.
Bet let's take a step back and examine every caveat of the U.S. economy - what President Obama is doing to fix it, and when economists believe the stock market and gross domestic product (GDP) will turn around.
We'll also show you how to keep your money safe - even bear market investments the pros are making - until the stock market gets back on track.
U.S. Economy/GDP