Coronavirus and Your Money

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• Real estate boom hurts housing affordability: The 5 most and least affordable metro areas

  With steep home prices, California metro areas are the nation’s least affordable.

  3 min read Feb 21, 2022

  

• Mortgage borrowers’ credit scores dip from record highs

  The end of the refinancing boom means mortgage borrowers’ credit scores have retreated — but only slightly.

  2 min read May 10, 2022

  

• Considering a long-distance move? Read this first

  Before a long-distance relocation, some soul searching and some research are in order.

  3 min read Apr 28, 2022

  

• Guide to refunds and elite status during coronavirus

  Our updated guide explains refund guidelines and elite status requirements for airlines during coronavirus.

  8 min read Apr 22, 2022

  

• Can you collect unemployment benefits if you have a side business?

  If you’re unemployed, some part-time work can reduce what benefits you collect.

  4 min read Apr 18, 2022

  

• 7 ways to recession-proof your finances

  Consumers should prepare for recessions even when the economy is strong.

  8 min read Apr 07, 2022

  

• 6 ways buyers can compete in an intense seller’s market

  The inventory shortage has added difficulty and drama to the homebuying process.

  5 min read Apr 05, 2022

  

• 2022 second-quarter housing trends: Rising rates complicate spring homebuying

  The spring homebuying season promises to be competitive, as buyers jockey over a still-limited number of listings.

  3 min read Apr 01, 2022

  

• Housing Heat Index: Which state real estate markets are doing the best, worst during the pandemic boom?

  Utah and Arizona rank atop Bankrate’s Housing Heat Index. Louisiana is at the bottom.

  4 min read Mar 30, 2022

  

• How to start (and build) an emergency fund

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

  4 min read Mar 24, 2022