Coronavirus and Your Money

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  Survey: Nearly half of economists say U.S. economy still faces considerable downside risks over next year

  The U.S. economy has made progress in it’s battle against the pandemic but isn’t out of the woods just yet.

  4 min read Oct 07, 2021
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  Survey: More than a third of economists say inflation will be more significant than expected this year

  Experts all along had anticipated higher inflation this year, though the question is how long it will last.

  3 min read Oct 07, 2021
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  Survey: Increasing number of top economists now expecting Fed rate hike over coming year

  Experts say higher inflation and a faster rebound could force the Fed’s hand.

  5 min read Oct 07, 2021
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  Survey: Economists see unemployment holding above pre-pandemic levels a year from now

  The job market has come a long way, but economists’ forecasts suggest more recovery time is needed.

  4 min read Oct 07, 2021
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  Cruise lines extend suspensions — Your guide to refunds and cancellations

  As the cruise industry resumes operations, you need to have a plan. Find out which cruise lines are up and running or soon will be, as well as your options if you have to cancel.

  6 min read Oct 07, 2021
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  Estimated tax payments: How they work and when to pay them

  Income that is not subject to federal tax withholding requires you to pay estimated taxes.

  4 min read Oct 04, 2021
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  Fed divided on 2022 interest rate hike, signals bond-buying taper coming ‘soon’

  The Fed isn’t in a rush to raise rates, but slowing asset purchases appears to be on deck.

  6 min read Sep 22, 2021
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  The repo market, explained — and why the Fed has pumped hundreds of billions into it

  You might not know it, but the repo market is the bedrock for the financial system.

  9 min read Sep 10, 2021
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  Sorry, we’re closed: The inside story of COVID-crushed small businesses and their comeback hopes

  The only thing harder than shutting down the world’s largest economy is bringing it all back to life.

  17 min read Aug 17, 2021
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  2020 was hard on my finances. Here’s what I’m doing in 2021 to get back on track

  In December 2020, Alainta Alcin got laid off a month after buying her first home. Here’s how she turned the situation around and got her finances back on track.

  5 min read Aug 11, 2021