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  Survey: Majority of Americans have cut their spending because of coronavirus concerns

  Additionally, most investors intentionally left their investments alone as volatility increased.

  3 min read Mar 31, 2020
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  IRS extends 2019 tax filing, payment day to July 15

  More time to pay your taxes this year as part of COVID-19 relief program.

  2 min read Mar 23, 2020
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  Avoid going overboard on cash withdrawals during coronavirus crisis

  There’s no need to go overboard and hoard cash.

  4 min read Mar 20, 2020
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  Survey: 56 percent of Americans have shared subscription account information

  As Americans practice social distancing, streaming services become an even bigger part of our everyday lives. Survey shows that many borrow or share their own subscription account logins.

  5 min read Mar 19, 2020
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  How the Fed’s second emergency rate decision impacts your credit card balances

  Credit card interest rates likely to drop after the Fed’s rate cut to near-zero, in response to coronavirus threat to public health and the economy.

  4 min read Mar 16, 2020
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  Credit scoring firm FICO hit with DOJ antitrust investigation

  The DOJ has opened an investigation into FICO based on ongoing claims of exclusionary conduct

  1 min read Mar 16, 2020
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  Fed drops rates to zero in emergency rate cut due to coronavirus effects

  It’s the largest emergency reduction in the Fed’s more than 100-year history.

  6 min read Mar 15, 2020
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  Winners and losers from the Fed’s emergency rate cut

  Here’s who stands to benefit the most from plunging interest rates.

  5 min read Mar 15, 2020
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  Zero interest rates: 5 ways to prepare your finances now

  The economy is expected to get rougher, but there are ways to take advantage of declining rates.

  4 min read Mar 15, 2020
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  Best credit cards for young adults

  Young people should look into credit cards that aren’t overly difficult to get approved for, yet allow them the chance to build credit and even score some perks along the way.

  9 min read Jan 30, 2023
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  Forecast survey: Expect Fed to slash interest rates near zero in 2020 to battle coronavirus fallout

  The fed funds rate could quickly approach zero this year, experts said.

  7 min read Mar 12, 2020
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  Survey: As coronavirus spreads, nearly 1 in 3 Americans admit to not seeking medical care due to cost

  Medical care is a crucial part of containing the virus and keeping Americans healthy.

  7 min read Mar 12, 2020
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  Here’s how top economists predict the coronavirus will impact the U.S. economy

  Predictions range from cautiously optimistic to outright warnings.

  4 min read Mar 10, 2020
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  How the SECURE Act impacts your retirement savings

  It’s now the biggest legislative change to the retirement system in more than a decade.

  8 min read Mar 06, 2020
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  Survey: Coronavirus outbreak has the potential to threaten US economic growth

  That’s led the majority of economists to say risks are tilted toward the downside.

  8 min read Mar 04, 2020
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  In rare move, Fed issues emergency rate cut to bolster economy from coronavirus

  It’s the first emergency move since October 2008, during the Great Recession.

  5 min read Mar 03, 2020
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  Best credit cards for recent college graduates

  Graduating from college is a huge step toward adulthood. From paying bills to navigating student loans, there’s a lot of new experiences and responsibilities that come after receiving your diploma.

  7 min read Jun 09, 2020
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  Fed signals openness to rate cuts as coronavirus outbreak fuels economic uncertainty

  With markets swooning, all eyes are now turning to the Fed.

  5 min read Feb 28, 2020
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  When should I file my taxes?

  Getting a head start on filing your taxes can take away much of the stress as that April 15th filing deadline rolls around.

  4 min read Feb 27, 2020
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  How to unfreeze credit if you lose your PIN

  If you don’t have the PIN required to lift your credit freeze, there are still steps you can take to access your account and thaw your credit.

  4 min read Feb 27, 2020