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  Fed keeps rates near zero with bounce back from pandemic in sight

  The Fed is pledging to keep aggressively supporting the economy, even after the pandemic officially ends.

  7 min read Mar 17, 2021
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  8 financial lessons these top ‘fin-influencers’ want you to know about

  We asked, and here’s what they had to say.

  6 min read Mar 17, 2021
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  6 best real estate books for budding investors

  These books are ideal for anyone wanting to grow or start their real estate portfolio.

  4 min read Mar 17, 2021
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  Credit cards and COVID: One year later

  “See you in a couple weeks when this craziness is all over,” was a common refrain as we filed out of our Manhattan office on March 10, 2020. Now two weeks have turned into 52, and the company has said [...]

  4 min read Mar 12, 2021
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  Coronavirus unemployment benefits: What to know about extended relief in next $1.9 trillion relief package

  All federal coronavirus unemployment programs are set to be extended through Sept. 6.

  3 min read Mar 10, 2021
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  Biden’s stimulus package makes student loan forgiveness tax-free

  Borrowers on income-driven repayment plans will benefit most.

  2 min read Mar 10, 2021
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  Unemployment fraud is harming those with and without jobs. Here’s what to do if you’re a victim

  Billions of dollars worth of wrongful unemployment payments have been paid out during the pandemic.

  9 min read Mar 04, 2021
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  How the legacy of environmental racism continues to shape housing in America

  Environmental justice advocates are hopeful that the Biden administration will address systemic inequality in housing.

  5 min read Mar 04, 2021
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  Real estate commissions fall to new lows as homes fly off the market

  Real estate commissions have fallen to a new low, and the reasons might surprise you.

  4 min read Mar 02, 2021
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  Yield curve control, explained: How soon this ‘blank check’ Fed bond-buying program could happen

  Here’s how this unconventional policy works to try and keep yields below a certain level.

  7 min read Mar 01, 2021
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  7 ways you can hurt your credit score

  You could be damaging your credit without realizing it. Watch for these missteps.

  5 min read Feb 25, 2021
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  Is bank branch expansion dead? Not at Navy Federal, here’s why

  Bank branches in the U.S. has been steadily declining for years, but Navy Federal has taken a different approach.

  3 min read Feb 24, 2021
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  Survey: 24% of adults not comfortable visiting businesses in person even after getting vaccine

  Apprehensive consumers could stall a post-pandemic boom that many Americans have been clamoring for.

  8 min read Feb 24, 2021
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  Sinking funds: What they are and how they might help you achieve your savings goals

  Here’s how these funds can help you achieve your goals.

  4 min read Feb 18, 2021
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  Credit card balances continued to fall in Q4

  Total credit card balances declined for a third straight quarter in Q4, according to TransUnion’s latest Industry Insights Report.

  4 min read Feb 18, 2021
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  Does insurance cover remote workers during the COVID-19 pandemic?

  For a majority of the population, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on their lifestyle. Although the vaccine is being distributed, we still have a long way to go until things return to [...]

  5 min read Feb 16, 2021
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  Biden’s tax plan: Watch for these expanded breaks soon and possible hikes later

  Biden may want to hold off on raising taxes as the economy recovers — for now.

  7 min read Feb 15, 2021
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  5 most and least popular states for Americans who moved during COVID

  Texas and Florida added the most new residents. New York and Illinois lost the most.

  3 min read Feb 12, 2021
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  Senate backs Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan: Here’s what comes next for stimulus checks, unemployment benefits

  Legislators will soon get to work on drawing up the next round of coronavirus relief.

  4 min read Feb 05, 2021
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  Congressional Democrats push for $50,000 in federal student loan forgiveness

  Democrats are calling on Biden to broaden his plans for student loan cancellation.

  4 min read Feb 04, 2021