Coronavirus and Your Money

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  Getting paid early by a bank may be a better alternative than using a pay advance app

  Here’s why early direct deposit may work better for those looking to get paid in advance.

  4 min read Jul 10, 2023
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  Can you collect unemployment benefits if you have a side business?

  If you’re unemployed, some part-time work can reduce what benefits you collect.

  5 min read Jun 29, 2023
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  The state of the college grad job market in 2023

  Recent college grads are facing a booming job market but high inflation.

  7 min read Jun 16, 2023
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  Solo female travel: How to keep yourself and your finances safe

  Traveling solo as a female can be daunting, but research shows it’s more common than some people think. Find out how to keep both yourself finances safe while traveling alone, and what to do if a problem [...]

  10 min read Jun 02, 2023
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  Will the government default? Everything you need to know about the debt ceiling — and how it could impact you

  Lawmakers have less than a month to raise or suspend the debt ceiling.

  11 min read May 09, 2023
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  Student loans during the coronavirus crisis

  Both the federal government and private lenders are offering relief measures.

  6 min read Mar 20, 2023
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  FAQ about bank safety and deposit insurance

  Worried about losing money held at a bank? Here’s what to know about FDIC insurance.

  4 min read Mar 17, 2023
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  If you’re not paying student loans now, what other money moves should you be making?

  Try tackling other financial priorities during COVID-19 student loan forbearance.

  7 min read Jan 17, 2023
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  Recession-proof your finances, pay off credit card debt now

  Paying off your credit card debt now can make you more financially resilient later.

  5 min read Jan 05, 2023
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  Should you defer your federal student loans during the student loan payment pause?

  The forbearance is automatic, but in some cases you may want to continue paying.

  4 min read Nov 22, 2022