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  5 ways your taxes could change if Biden is elected — and how taxpayers should prepare

  The former vice president’s approach would be dramatically different from President Donald Trump’s.

  7 min read Oct 01, 2020
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  $300 unemployment boost: Which states are paying it and how long it will last

  States’ unemployment benefits are one of the few coronavirus relief lines left.

  5 min read Sep 25, 2020
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  Universal basic income, explained — and why these free cash handouts remain unlikely

  Here’s what might happen if everyone received a guaranteed minimum income from the government.

  4 min read Sep 24, 2020
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  Trump vs. Biden: Where the presidential candidates stand on key issues affecting your wallet

  We looked at candidates’ speeches, public remarks and websites to see where each stands.

  17 min read Sep 17, 2020
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  Biden or Trump? Plenty of young people remain undecided about who is best for their finances

  In this election, many young voters remain unsure about at least one key issue.

  6 min read Sep 17, 2020
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  Here’s how Americans say their finances have changed since Trump took office

  Plus, Americans are also split over which presidential ticket will be better for their wallet.

  5 min read Sep 08, 2020
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  8 ways to help rescue the job market from coronavirus-driven unemployment crisis

  Ending the crisis depends largely on eradicating the virus and the economic problems it opened up.

  7 min read Sep 04, 2020
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  Coronavirus relief and stimulus plans: Here’s everything Washington has done (and proposed) so far

  From relief checks to unemployment insurance, here’s what could impact your wallet.

  9 min read Sep 04, 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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  Trump’s controversial Fed pick Shelton moves one step closer to board

  Some experts fear Shelton could shake up the U.S. central bank.

  4 min read Jul 21, 2020
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  What is economic stimulus and how does it work?

  With all the talk around economic stimulus, here’s how it works and why it’s used.

  4 min read Jul 16, 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: Most Americans say personal finances haven’t improved under President Trump

  Just 17 percent say their finances have improved under Trump, Bankrate’s survey finds.

  4 min read Jun 15, 2020
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  Survey: Majority of Americans believe it’s too soon to reopen local businesses after coronavirus

  Americans remain cautious about making in-person trips to businesses.

  7 min read May 18, 2020
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  Here’s what the Fed has to see before lifting interest rates from rock bottom

  One of the Fed’s greatest fears is a slow and grueling economic recovery.

  8 min read May 08, 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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  Was Trump right about the Fed and the need for lower interest rates all along?

  The chief executive’s claims weren’t wholly correct — even if they ended up being right.

  10 min read Feb 19, 2020
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  Survey: Americans divided on whether to credit Trump with strong economy

  A Bankrate survey shows how Americans feel about their finances as they relate to the Trump presidency and the 2020 election.

  4 min read Oct 24, 2019
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  How likely is a recession by the 2020 elections? Here’s what top economists say

  The major concern about the U.S. economy: How much longer will the expansion last?

  5 min read Sep 16, 2019