The Daily Money 3-9: Special edition

What a wild day in the money world. Stocks fell sharply, talk of recession grew louder and the 11-year-old bull market almost became a bear. 

It's a lot to take in, and we wanted to share our top stories and help you understand what it all means for your finances.

Keep scrolling down for the day's big news.

David Brinkerhoff, Deputy Money Editor