Coronavirus and Your Money

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  Can you get a life insurance policy during COVID-19?

  It’s still possible to get a life insurance policy. Here’s what else you need to know.

  5 min read Aug 05, 2021
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  Fed keeps rates at near-zero, says economy has made progress

  As the economy rebounds, don’t expect the Fed’s extraordinary support to last forever.

  5 min read Jul 28, 2021
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  The COVID recession is officially over. Here’s why experts say that doesn’t matter

  The worst downturn in a lifetime was also the shortest.

  5 min read Jul 19, 2021
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  U.S. is easing travel restrictions. Time to use your rewards?

  As travel restrictions ease, there are questions surrounding whether it is time to use travel cards and points once more. Read to find out how to maximize your points or use your travel card in a different [...]

  4 min read Jul 22, 2021
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  Survey: More than half of Americans couldn’t cover three months of expenses with an emergency fund

  The coronavirus pandemic drained Americans’ savings accounts.

  5 min read Jul 21, 2021
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  Pent up travel demand has a ceiling

  As the pandemic fades from people’s minds, travel is ramping up. However, there are limits on traveling that remain because of COVID-19. Read our columnist’s take on traveling during this, at times, [...]

  3 min read Jul 16, 2021
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  Child Tax Credit: Here’s how to collect your monthly payments

  The first of six monthly Child Tax Credit (CTC) payments start July 15.

  7 min read Jul 14, 2021
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  Survey: Top economists say U.S. economy won’t be fully recovered from pandemic 12 months from now

  Here’s where the nation’s top economists see hiring, the Fed and inflation heading over the next year.

  9 min read Jun 29, 2021
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  Poll: Remote work pays off for almost 6 in 10 U.S. adults

  Bankrate’s poll revealed that remote work pays off for six in ten U.S. adults, which comes as many workforces are preparing to grapple with returning to in-person work. Read for more information on the [...]

  4 min read Jun 22, 2021
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  Credit card debt is down 17 percent—let’s keep the habit going

  Credit card debt has seen a significant decrease during the pandemic, but there are questions about how to continue and maintain this. Read our take on how to do so.

  4 min read Jun 04, 2021