Coronavirus and Your Money

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  ‘Missing middle’ homes could ease affordability squeeze, architect says

  As home prices continue to outpace income gains, going back to the past may be the answer.

  5 min read Aug 25, 2020
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  Survey: 3 in 5 parents say remote learning will negatively impact their finances

  A new school year is just around the corner — and for many that means it’s time to convert the home into a classroom with remote learning being the new norm for millions of American families as a result [...]

  5 min read Aug 13, 2020
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  Trump’s $400 weekly unemployment boost: When does it start and who would get it?

  Here’s a breakdown of the president’s unemployment benefit plan.

  7 min read Aug 12, 2020
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  Trump’s payroll tax cut? It’s actually a deferral

  And here’s how Trump’s payroll tax holiday could affect Social Security.

  3 min read Aug 10, 2020
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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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  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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  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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  Survey: Americans’ biggest coronavirus financial regret is not having enough emergency savings

  And here’s how Americans can stay protected in the future.

  4 min read Jun 18, 2020