Will there be a recession in 2026? It’s incredibly hard for economists to say yes or no, and usually, some predict there will be one while others say “not so fast.” We should take whatever the experts say with a heaping tablespoon of salt, and, at the same time, always be prepared for the worst — even when the economic forecast looks sunny.
So let’s just pretend that we know there will be a recession this year. What purchases should we immediately cut once we see a definitive economic downturn? GOBankingRates asked the infinitely informative ChatGPT what a 2026 budget needs to lose first in a recession. Here’s what it said.
