Coronavirus and Your Money

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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 Dec 24, 2024
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  The state of the college grad job market

  Recent college grads are facing a slightly down job market and inflation.

  7 min read Dec 21, 2024
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  Conforming loan limits in 2025

  For much of the U.S., the divide between conforming loans and jumbo mortgages will be $766,550.

  2 min read Nov 26, 2024
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  How to start (and build) an emergency fund

  An emergency fund is an essential part of a solid financial plan.

  8 min read Nov 10, 2024
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  Unemployment overpayment: What to do when your state wants the money back

  Overpaid in unemployment benefits? Here’s how to resolve the issue efficiently.

  6 min read Aug 26, 2024
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  Behind on mortgage payments? 6 ways to catch up

  Don’t give up on trying to keep your home. One of these strategies might rescue you.

  3 min read Aug 08, 2024
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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 04, 2024
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  Pandemic mortgage forbearance draws to a close, but new relief options emerge

  Though the pandemic emergency has ended, mortgage borrowers still have relief options.

  5 min read Mar 21, 2024
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  How to manage private student loan payments without federal COVID-19 forbearance

  Even if you don’t qualify for forbearance, there are ways to make payments easier.

  3 min read Oct 31, 2023
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  Rising mortgage rates squeeze housing affordability

  With steep home prices, California metro areas are the nation’s least affordable.

  3 min read Aug 15, 2023