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  Supreme Court empowers Trump to fire consumer watchdog’s director at will

  The high court ruled CFPB’s structure was unconstitutional, but agency can continue to operate.

  2 min read Jun 29, 2020
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  ATMs in a pandemic: How to interact with the touch machine

  Experts weigh in on ways to improve safety for using the more than 50-year old technology.

  4 min read Jun 25, 2020
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  $4,000 travel tax credit? Here’s how the ‘Explore America’ stimulus proposal could fund your next vacation

  Here’s what a proposed tax credit for travel could mean for you.

  4 min read Jun 24, 2020
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  What to do with an inheritance

  When it comes to handling a windfall, don’t rush it. You’re going to want to make a financial plan.

  6 min read Jun 19, 2020
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  Second stimulus check and extended unemployment benefits? Here’s what aid could be on the way

  A long road likely lies ahead for the economy. What stimulus might we see to help a return to normal?

  7 min read Jun 18, 2020
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  Survey: Americans’ biggest coronavirus financial regret is not having enough emergency savings

  And here’s how Americans can stay protected in the future.

  4 min read Jun 18, 2020
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  Is the U.S. economy in a recession or depression? Here’s what top economists say

  A deep, prolonged downturn separates the inevitable recession from its uglier counterpart, the depression.

  7 min read Jun 12, 2020
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  Fed signals near-zero rates here to stay through at least 2022

  With the U.S. economy facing a sharp recession, rock-bottom rates are expected to continue.

  6 min read Jun 10, 2020
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  Negative interest rates and savings accounts: What that could mean for your money

  Here’s how to optimize your saving strategy in a tough economy.

  3 min read Jun 08, 2020
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  Forecast survey: Fed seen as keeping rates at rock bottom through yield-curve control

  The Fed will turn to new tactics that include capping yields and expanding its balance sheet.

  7 min read Jun 05, 2020
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  Preview of the Fed meeting: 4 big questions facing the Federal Reserve post-coronavirus

  The financial and economic hardship is far from over.

  7 min read Jun 05, 2020
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  How to prepare your finances for a natural disaster

  In case of a potential emergency, it pays to be financially prepared.

  6 min read May 18, 2020
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  Survey: Majority of Americans believe it’s too soon to reopen local businesses after coronavirus

  Americans remain cautious about making in-person trips to businesses.

  8 min read May 18, 2020
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  List of banks offering help to customers impacted by the coronavirus

  Find out who’s waiving fees and helping families facing a financial hardship from the COVID-19 outbreak.

  13 min read May 14, 2020
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  Survey: Nearly one-third of Americans dealing with lower income due to coronavirus outbreak

  Half of those same households report having taken on more debt.

  7 min read May 13, 2020
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  The unemployment rate, explained – and why the coronavirus crisis has caused it to skyrocket

  Joblessness has surged to catastrophic levels not seen for nearly a century.

  9 min read May 08, 2020
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  Here’s what the Fed has to see before lifting interest rates from rock bottom

  One of the Fed’s greatest fears is a slow and grueling economic recovery.

  8 min read May 08, 2020
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  Fed expects to hold rates near zero until economy has weathered ‘severe’ virus effects

  The coronavirus pandemic has brought the U.S. economy to its knees.

  5 min read Apr 29, 2020
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  Survey: 57% of Americans want more coronavirus financial relief from government

  Stimulus checks have arrived, but more support is needed from political leaders, consumers say.

  6 min read Apr 27, 2020
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  Federal Reserve lifts six-withdrawal limit on savings accounts

  Consumers get more access to their savings at a time when they may urgently need it.

  3 min read Apr 24, 2020