Coronavirus and Your Money
Get advice and stay informed on how COVID-19 could impact your finances.
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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 Jan 25, 2023 -
Survey: Over half of mortgage, auto borrowers fret about their ability to pay
If you’re worried about paying your bills, the say-nothing approach won’t work.
4 min read Jan 25, 2023 -
Ask Bankrate: Questions about free refinancing, keeping retirement savings safe and more
Bankrate’s experts answer reader questions each week.
4 min read Jul 12, 2022 -
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 -
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 Jan 25, 2023 -
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.
2 min read Aug 25, 2020 -
Forecast survey: Economy’s slow rebound from coronavirus free fall will keep Fed on hold until 2022
It could take years for growth and unemployment to return to where they were before the pandemic.
5 min read Jan 25, 2023 -
Ask Bankrate: Questions about affording a new house, maximizing savings, RMDs and more
Bankrate’s experts answer reader questions on a range of topics.
8 min read Jul 12, 2022 -
Tips for negotiating fee waivers when your bank’s not offering them
Talk your way out of a charge — or get someone else to do it for you.
4 min read Dec 15, 2021 -
How you can protect your credit score during the coronavirus pandemic
Economic uncertainty due to coronavirus can impact credit health. Take action to limit the impact and safeguard your score.
9 min read Jan 24, 2023
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