Coronavirus and Your Money

Get advice and stay informed on how COVID-19 could impact your finances.

Essential Reading

Solo female travel guide

Traveling solo as a female can be daunting, but research shows it’s more common than some people think. Find out how to keep both yourself finances safe while traveling alone, and what to do if a problem [...]

10 min read

Why the debt ceiling matters

Lawmakers have less than a month to raise or suspend the debt ceiling.

11 min read

FAQ about the FDIC and bank safety

Worried about losing money held at a bank? Here’s what to know about FDIC insurance.

4 min read

How to start an emergency fund

An emergency fund is an essential part of a solid financial plan.

7 min read

News and Analysis

Latest News

Mortgage rate forecast for January 2022: Higher rates ring in the New Year

Will rates move higher from their near-record lows? The experts weigh in.

4 min read Jan 01, 2022
5 housing trends for 2022: What’s ahead for mortgage rates, home prices, demographic trends?

The National Association of Realtors expects price appreciation to dip below 3% in 2022.

4 min read Dec 29, 2021
Will the Fed raise interest rates in 2022? Here’s what experts are saying

The Fed will be kicking off a new era for policy in 2022.

5 min read Dec 27, 2021
Fed sees three rate hikes in 2022 and speeds up its taper of bond purchases

Soaring inflation is making it hard for the Fed to justify its aggressive policies.

8 min read Dec 15, 2021
Worried about your finances and job security beyond the pandemic? Here’s 7 steps to take

More than 3 in 5 Americans are worried about their incomes over the next six months.

8 min read Nov 29, 2021
5 tips to beat inflation and overcome shipping problems during your holiday shopping

Experts say it’s time to prepare now for an expensive gift-buying season.

5 min read Nov 26, 2021
What to expect when attending live events in 2022

COVID-19’s impact on live events and their venues is still felt in the late fall of 2021. Find out more about vaccine requirements and how to protect yourself and your finances.

6 min read Nov 09, 2021
Fed will begin tapering bond-buying stimulus, rates remain at near-zero

The Fed’s decision is a vote of confidence about the economy.

7 min read Nov 03, 2021
Survey: More than half of workers haven’t gotten a pay raise or promotion this year

For most workers, pay has stagnated since the COVID-19 pandemic.

5 min read Oct 27, 2021
Poll: Live event attendance on the rise

As the world starts to reopen, many are beginning to attend live events. But some still cite fear of COVID as a reason they won’t be going to public affairs any time soon.

4 min read Oct 25, 2021