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Second stimulus check and $300 unemployment bonus benefit: Here’s what’s in new round of COVID-19 aid
The deal comes just days before key CARES Act programs are set to expire.
5 min read Dec 22, 2020 -
The new year is the perfect opportunity for a new savings account
The new year calls for a new look at your old savings account.
2 min read Jul 12, 2022 -
Fed keeps interest rates at near-zero as coronavirus rebound sputters
The economy is nowhere close to being out of the woods.
6 min read Dec 16, 2020 -
Survey: Rates at zero until 2024, but coronavirus vaccine likely to ‘supercharge’ economy
Consumers should stick to the status quo.
7 min read Dec 16, 2020 -
Survey: More than two-fifths of households say income hasn’t recovered from initial coronavirus hit
Even with the economy staging a recovery, many Americans are earning less than before the pandemic.
6 min read Dec 09, 2020 -
Take these important precautions now before key coronavirus relief programs expire
It’s an “in case of fire, break glass” kind of moment.
9 min read Dec 05, 2022 -
$300 unemployment check boost: Here’s what’s in the latest coronavirus stimulus proposal
If passed, the Senate’s proposal would be the first major relief plan since March.
3 min read Dec 05, 2022 -
The Fed’s crisis playbook: 7 ways America’s recession fighters can battle a floundering economy
The Fed has more in its back pocket than just cutting interest rates.
9 min read Nov 18, 2020 -
Biden’s $15 minimum wage plan — here’s who it might help and hurt
Workers may be one step closer to seeing a big boost in the minimum wage.
6 min read Nov 24, 2020 -
5 smart ways to bank with your smartphone
There’s no need to see a teller at the bank when you can perform these tasks on your smartphone.
2 min read Dec 20, 2023 -
What a Biden presidency means for your money, taxes and the economy
Biden will be focused on handling the coronavirus pandemic and the recession.
10 min read Nov 12, 2020 -
How to identify financial abuse
Financial abuse comes in many forms and targets different sets of victims. Here’s what you need to know.
3 min read Nov 09, 2020 -
Your $1,200 stimulus check: How to claim it before it’s too late
The deadline has recently been extended, but you’re still going to want to act fast.
3 min read Nov 06, 2020 -
A new wave of coronavirus-driven layoffs are looming — here’s who is most at risk
Another round of job losses similar to what Americans witnessed back in March may soon wreak havoc.
7 min read Nov 06, 2020 -
Fed holds rates near zero as presidential election results remain uncertain
The Fed will continue to stay on the sidelines when it comes to rates.
6 min read Dec 29, 2020 -
How to create a budget that works for you
Like cleansing your body with a special diet, purge your debt and start saving with a budget.
4 min read Jun 02, 2021 -
Election Day 2020: Is your bank closing early today?
Here’s a look at what a number of popular banks are doing.
2 min read Jun 02, 2021 -
Preview of the Fed meeting: What’s next for post-election monetary stimulus?
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will have a communications tightrope to walk.
7 min read Dec 11, 2020 -
The coin conundrum: Why coins are still scarce and how it affects consumers
A nationwide coin supply shortage has dragged on for months now. Here’s what you need to know.
6 min read Oct 16, 2020 -
5 uncommon ways to save for the holidays
Looking for creative ways to save on holiday gifts this year? Here are a few ideas.
3 min read Apr 11, 2022
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