Coronavirus and Your Money

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  Fed leaves rates alone, says economy will ‘depend significantly on the course of the virus’

  It’s unlikely that the financial and economic calamity will be reversed anytime soon.

  7 min read Jul 29, 2020
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  Second $1,200 stimulus check and reduced unemployment insurance boost: How HEALS Act could affect you

  The proposal sets the stage for a divisive clash among party lines, and the clock is ticking.

  6 min read Jul 28, 2020
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  Survey: 61% of experts see stock market underperforming over next 5 years

  The devastating effects of the coronavirus won’t likely be in the rearview mirror anytime soon.

  7 min read Jul 15, 2020
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  Survey: More than a third of Americans have delayed financial milestones because of pandemic

  Buying a home or car and getting married are among the goals people are postponing.

  3 min read Jul 15, 2020
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  Evictions during the pandemic: What to know and where renters can get help

  With moratoriums coming to an end, millions of renters may be forced out of their homes.

  4 min read Jul 14, 2020
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  8 ways to help pay for college if your financial situation suddenly worsened

  Facing financial difficulties and struggling with returning to college? Here’s how to regain control.

  6 min read Jul 13, 2020
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  Survey: Nearly half of U.S. households have had incomes cut during coronavirus pandemic

  The most common impacts include layoffs, furloughs and a reduction in hours or pay.

  8 min read Jul 09, 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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  Ask Bankrate’s experts your personal finance questions

  Submit your questions and get answers from our team of experts.

  1 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