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  Social Security payments set to jump 5.9% in 2022 following biggest COLA increase in nearly 40 years

  Here’s how much the average Social Security recipient will receive.

  2 min read Oct 13, 2021
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  Survey: Economists see unemployment holding above pre-pandemic levels a year from now

  The job market has come a long way, but economists’ forecasts suggest more recovery time is needed.

  4 min read Oct 07, 2021
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  Survey: More than 6 in 10 Americans say $1,400 stimulus checks won’t last three full months

  Most plan to spend their stimulus funds on necessities, not on shopping, dining or traveling.

  7 min read Apr 14, 2021
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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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  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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  Survey: Rates at zero until 2024, but coronavirus vaccine likely to ‘supercharge’ economy

  Consumers should stick to the status quo.

  7 min read Dec 14, 2020
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  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 02, 2020
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  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 11, 2020
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  Biden Admin and housing: Tax credits for first-time homebuyers, more

  Biden’s housing platform attacks affordability issues.

  4 min read Nov 11, 2020
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  $300 unemployment boost: Which states are paying it and how long it will last

  States’ unemployment benefits are one of the few coronavirus relief lines left.

  5 min read Sep 25, 2020
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  Universal basic income, explained — and why these free cash handouts remain unlikely

  Here’s what might happen if everyone received a guaranteed minimum income from the government.

  4 min read Sep 24, 2020
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  Biden or Trump? Plenty of young people remain undecided about who is best for their finances

  In this election, many young voters remain unsure about at least one key issue.

  6 min read Sep 17, 2020
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  Here’s how Americans say their finances have changed since Trump took office

  Plus, Americans are also split over which presidential ticket will be better for their wallet.

  5 min read Sep 08, 2020
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  8 ways to help rescue the job market from coronavirus-driven unemployment crisis

  Ending the crisis depends largely on eradicating the virus and the economic problems it opened up.

  7 min read Sep 04, 2020
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  Coronavirus relief and stimulus plans: Here’s everything Washington has done (and proposed) so far

  From relief checks to unemployment insurance, here’s what could impact your wallet.

  9 min read Sep 04, 2020
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  Trump’s $400 weekly unemployment boost: When does it start and who would get it?

  Here’s a breakdown of the president’s unemployment benefit plan.

  7 min read Aug 12, 2020
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  Trump’s controversial Fed pick Shelton moves one step closer to board

  Some experts fear Shelton could shake up the U.S. central bank.

  4 min read Jul 21, 2020
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  What is economic stimulus and how does it work?

  With all the talk around economic stimulus, here’s how it works and why it’s used.

  4 min read Jul 16, 2020
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  Negative interest rates, explained — and how they work

  Would you really get paid to take out a loan?

  8 min read Jul 03, 2020
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  Survey: Most Americans say personal finances haven’t improved under President Trump

  Just 17 percent say their finances have improved under Trump, Bankrate’s survey finds.

  4 min read Jun 15, 2020