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Coronavirus
5 Smart Ways to Use the Latest Stimulus Payment
On Thursday, March 12, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan to help Americans manage the financial implications and many other aspects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. A major part of this legislation calls for Americans to receive a third round of stimulus funds directly from the government. Individuals earning up to $75,000 […]
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How to Bounce Back After Unemployment
Record numbers of Americans have faced unemployment over the past year. Not to mention how what we think of as “going to work” has changed drastically as working from home has become the norm for many. Fortunately, the availability of multiple vaccines and continuing mitigation measures appear to have us on the path to a […]
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How to Negotiate Bills During the Pandemic
As we inch toward normalcy more than a year into the pandemic, many Americans are still dealing with the economic impact it has created. Whether it’s unemployment, reduced income or dealing with the medical bills after suffering COVID, individuals and families are struggling to make ends meet. Negotiating bills during the pandemic is one way […]
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The Most Important Financial Lessons of 2020
As we bid farewell to 2020 (not a moment too soon), one thing is sure: it was a year filled with learning experiences. And many of those lessons were financial in nature. Let’s take a look at the biggest financial lessons of 2020, and how we can use what we’ve learned in 2021 and beyond. […]
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Get Ready for COVID-19 Student Loan Forbearance to End
President Biden has once again extended the payment moratorium on federal student loans through December 31, 2022. That means federal student loan borrowers should plan to resume making monthly student loan payments in January, 2023. Here’s how to prepare for when coronavirus student loan forbearance ends. Rework Your Budget You’ve probably gotten used to having […]
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Vacation Canceled? Use the Funds to Support Your Financial Goals
Many consumers have had their travel plans sidelined by the COVID-19 pandemic. If you had money saved for a trip this year you didn’t end up taking, you might be wondering how to best use those funds to help you reach your financial goals. Here are several constructive things to do with your unused vacation […]
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How to Adjust to Adult Kids Coming Home During the Pandemic
As Americans continue to struggle with the economic effects of the ongoing pandemic, many adult kids are moving back in with their parents to save money. This follows a similar trend during the Great Recession when so-called “boomerang kids” needed to move home after graduating from college into a sub-optimal job market. For most, the […]
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How to Spot Work-from-Home Scams
Working from home is here to stay. Unfortunately, so are scams that take advantage of it. With promises of high salaries and easy work, these scams are designed to drain your bank account or steal your identity. That’s not to say there aren’t legitimate opportunities to work at home. But you have to do your […]
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Avoid These 5 Pandemic Money Mistakes
There’s no doubt 2020 has been one of most unsettling years in recent memory. For many, it’s meant job loss or reduced income. And even if you’ve maintained full employment over the last several months, staying focused has been challenging. All this has led to people making some common pandemic money mistakes. Let’s see what […]
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How to Cut Back to a Bare Bones Budget
The ongoing pandemic has pushed Americans to take a long look at their finances. Many are facing unemployment or reduced income, and those who remain fully employed are being more careful about how they save and spend their money. To keep better track of their money, some people are budgeting for the first time ever […]
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