Using coronavirus stimulus check to pay off credit cards? Here's what you need to do first
Paying off high-interest credit card debt may be a smart move if you're planning on using your coronavirus stimulus check toward bills.
Paying off high-interest credit card debt may be a smart move if you're planning on using your coronavirus stimulus check toward bills.
Coronavirus affects college financial aid — here’s how
Coronavirus could affect your ability to pay for college. Most students will qualify for the same financial aid, or more, though – and the government is offering help to borrowers with federal student debt.
Coronavirus could affect your ability to pay for college. Most students will qualify for the same financial aid, or more, though – and the government is offering help to borrowers with federal student debt.
How to get a student loan if you're a non-degree seeking student
Some federal and private student loans are available even if you are not pursuing a degree. Learn about them here.
Some federal and private student loans are available even if you are not pursuing a degree. Learn about them here.
In coronavirus economy, here's how to pay off credit card debt
Your first step right now should be to ask your credit card issuer for a break.
Your first step right now should be to ask your credit card issuer for a break.
Millions won’t get full coronavirus stimulus checks — what to do if you need money
Not everyone will get a stimulus payment, but there are ways you can free up cash.
Not everyone will get a stimulus payment, but there are ways you can free up cash.
Coronavirus stimulus cash: IRS warns VA, SSI recipients about approaching deadline
If some beneficiaries don’t fill out a form by Tuesday they may receive inaccurate payments.
If some beneficiaries don’t fill out a form by Tuesday they may receive inaccurate payments.
Can you negotiate your credit card debt?
Looking for a better deal from a credit card company or seeking to curb your plastic debt? Negotiating directly can get the job done.
Looking for a better deal from a credit card company or seeking to curb your plastic debt? Negotiating directly can get the job done.
Avoid increasing student loan debt during coronavirus with these 5 tips
Don't let coronavirus increase your student loan debt. Follow these five tips to limit the economic fallout.
Don't let coronavirus increase your student loan debt. Follow these five tips to limit the economic fallout.
Emergency loans can help during coronavirus crisis — where to get one
Consider these loans only as a last resort.
Consider these loans only as a last resort.
Americans without bank accounts must wait for federal stimulus checks
A House Ways and Means Committee memo obtained by AP estimated about 5 million paper checks will be issued each week, meaning those most in need could wait many weeks for their payments.
A House Ways and Means Committee memo obtained by AP estimated about 5 million paper checks will be issued each week, meaning those most in need could wait many weeks for their payments.
Andrew Yang calls for $2,000 a month for Americans during pandemic
“The first thing we need to do is put money in people’s hands so we can weather this crisis.”
“The first thing we need to do is put money in people’s hands so we can weather this crisis.”
5 types of mortgage loans for homebuyers: Which is best for you?
Mortgage loans aren't one-size-fits-all and it's important to know which one fits best.
Mortgage loans aren't one-size-fits-all and it's important to know which one fits best.
Debt-to-income ratio affects student loan refinancing — here’s how
If you want to refinance your student loan debt, it’s a good idea to calculate and understand your debt-to-income ratio before you apply.
If you want to refinance your student loan debt, it’s a good idea to calculate and understand your debt-to-income ratio before you apply.
Ready for a new credit card? Here's how you can find the best rewards
Knowing how to close a credit card while opening new credit accounts can help minimize credit score impacts.
Knowing how to close a credit card while opening new credit accounts can help minimize credit score impacts.
How a 403(b) is different from a 401(k) retirement plan
Here’s what you need to know when choosing between a 401(k) and 403(b).
Here’s what you need to know when choosing between a 401(k) and 403(b).
Interest rates steady during coronavirus pandemic: What it means for your wallet
Interest rates will remain at zero percent until the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic begin to subside, which is good news for some consumers, the Federal Reserve announced Wednesday.
Interest rates will remain at zero percent until the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic begin to subside, which is good news for some consumers, the Federal Reserve announced Wednesday.
Half of working-age Americans might not have a paycheck in May as layoffs surge
Fewer than half of working-age Americans could earn a paycheck in May as the coronavirus pandemic triggers millions of job losses.
Fewer than half of working-age Americans could earn a paycheck in May as the coronavirus pandemic triggers millions of job losses.
Americans’ retirement accounts dropped during coronavirus — here’s how much the average account has now
Average IRA balance dropped 14% from last quarter.
Average IRA balance dropped 14% from last quarter.
Do you need mortgage insurance?
Mortgage insurance can offer protection for your lender but it isn't always necessary.
Mortgage insurance can offer protection for your lender but it isn't always necessary.
Coronavirus sets student loan interest rates to historic lows — how to save money by refinancing
If you’re worried about making student loan payments, here are a few ways you can get some help from your student loan lenders.
If you’re worried about making student loan payments, here are a few ways you can get some help from your student loan lenders.