Bankrate’s experts answer questions about the impact of coronavirus on your finances
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COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the personal finances of millions of Americans. We understand that in these challenging and confusing times, you may have questions about how the coronavirus could impact your financial situation.
We are starting the Bankrate Mailbag, where readers can submit financial questions and get answers from our team of experts. We will select questions to answer and regularly publish a round-up of select questions.
We want to hear from you: How to participate
To participate, email your question BankrateMailbag@Bankrate.com. Include your first name and last initial in case we decide to highlight your question in the mailbag round-up. If your question is selected, only your first name and last initial will be published in addition to your question.
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