3 million more US layoffs intensify fears of lasting damage
Roughly 36 million people have now sought jobless aid in just the two months since the coronavirus first forced businesses to close down and shrink their workforces, the government said Thursday.
Roughly 36 million people have now sought jobless aid in just the two months since the coronavirus first forced businesses to close down and shrink their workforces, the government said Thursday.
How to get a refund or credit on your car insurance if you’re driving less amid COVID-19 pandemic
Many major auto insurance companies in the U.S. are offering policyholders some sort of refund or credits.
Many major auto insurance companies in the U.S. are offering policyholders some sort of refund or credits.
How to qualify for the credit card you want
Secured credit cards are one way people with lower credit scores can obtain cards.
Secured credit cards are one way people with lower credit scores can obtain cards.
Credit card rewards can help pay for groceries during coronavirus — here's how
Use your rewards to buy food and other necessities.
Use your rewards to buy food and other necessities.
Grocery store prices rose last month amid COVID-19 pandemic
The price index for meats, poultry, fish and eggs increased the most, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The price index for meats, poultry, fish and eggs increased the most, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How to pay off debt while unemployed during coronavirus
Unemployment and debt are major concerns during the Coronavirus pandemic. Here are some options to help you stay afloat.
Unemployment and debt are major concerns during the Coronavirus pandemic. Here are some options to help you stay afloat.
Coronavirus pauses federal student loans for 6 months — should you pay anyway?
Federal student loan borrowers have caught a break on payments. But should they take it?
Federal student loan borrowers have caught a break on payments. But should they take it?
How to choose a college during the coronavirus crisis
What to do when deciding on colleges and you can’t visit the campus due to coronavirus closures.
What to do when deciding on colleges and you can’t visit the campus due to coronavirus closures.
10 of the best student loan refinance companies
Credible identified 10 of the best student loan refinance companies using 12 different categories of data. Here are our picks based on student loan refinancing rates and more.
Credible identified 10 of the best student loan refinance companies using 12 different categories of data. Here are our picks based on student loan refinancing rates and more.
Use coronavirus stimulus student loan benefits to pay off debt quicker — here's how
Student loan borrowers enjoy several benefits under the CARES Act.
Student loan borrowers enjoy several benefits under the CARES Act.
Receiving extra coronavirus unemployment benefits? How to avoid a big tax hit
The benefits are taxable at the federal level and by most states.
The benefits are taxable at the federal level and by most states.
Waiting for coronavirus stimulus check? Direct deposit information is due Wednesday, IRS says
If taxpayers don't provide their direct deposit information by noon on May 13, they'll have to wait to receive their payment by mail.
If taxpayers don't provide their direct deposit information by noon on May 13, they'll have to wait to receive their payment by mail.
How to compare college financial aid offers
It’s not always an apples to apples comparison.
It’s not always an apples to apples comparison.
How to get the best HELOC rates
Make sure you understand how HELOC rates work to save the most money.
Make sure you understand how HELOC rates work to save the most money.
Coronavirus stimulus checks are coming - here’s how credit card debt could affect it
Debt collectors can seize your stimulus money to satisfy debt payments.
Debt collectors can seize your stimulus money to satisfy debt payments.
Coronavirus stimulus cash: Foreign workers, relatives of dead asked to send $1,200 checks back
Both groups are considered ineligible for the payments.
Both groups are considered ineligible for the payments.
Coronavirus forcing early retirement? Here are your options
More than 30 million Americans have filed for unemployment since mid-March.
More than 30 million Americans have filed for unemployment since mid-March.
Stafford loans are the most popular low-interest federal loans — here’s why
Stafford Loans offer low interest rates, low origination fees, and other borrower benefits. Learn why they're the most popular type of federal student aid.
Stafford Loans offer low interest rates, low origination fees, and other borrower benefits. Learn why they're the most popular type of federal student aid.
New tool allows renters to check if they're protected by fed's eviction moratorium
Tenants worried about paying rent during the coronavirus crisis can use a new tool unveiled earlier this week by the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which oversees mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to check whether they are protected under a federal eviction moratorium.
Tenants worried about paying rent during the coronavirus crisis can use a new tool unveiled earlier this week by the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which oversees mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to check whether they are protected under a federal eviction moratorium.
When is the best time to apply for a credit card?
What’s the “sweet spot” for applying for a credit card? Your own personal financial needs and opportunity play key roles.
What’s the “sweet spot” for applying for a credit card? Your own personal financial needs and opportunity play key roles.