Coronavirus and Your Money
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Why haven’t 19 million homeowners refinanced their mortgages yet?
Closing costs pose a hurdle to homeowners thinking about a refi.
4 min read Sep 15, 2020 -
Why the coronavirus crisis could cause a double-dip recession — and how to prepare for one
Some forecasts suggest a resurgence in coronavirus cases could tip the financial system over again.
7 min read Sep 10, 2020 -
Survey: Only 11% of U.S. homeowners will use loans to cover home improvement projects
Despite high interest rates, most homeowners are using credit cards for renovations.
4 min read Sep 09, 2020 -
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 -
The state and local budget crisis is here — and your finances could take a big hit
Accounting for nearly a tenth of the U.S. economy, cutbacks could weigh down the recovery.
8 min read Sep 04, 2020 -
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 -
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 -
SoFi expert: Here’s how you should respond to Trump’s executive order on student loans
Federal student loan borrowers have unprecedented optionality.
3 min read Aug 27, 2020 -
‘Missing middle’ homes could ease affordability squeeze, architect says
As home prices continue to outpace income gains, going back to the past may be the answer.
5 min read Aug 25, 2020 -
A second wave of the coronavirus could devastate the recovering economy
Economists say a second wave is the biggest downside risk to the U.S. economy this year.
7 min read Aug 24, 2020
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