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  What a Biden presidency means for your money, taxes and the economy

  Biden will be focused on handling the coronavirus pandemic and the recession.

  10 min read Nov 11, 2020
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  Biden Admin and housing: Tax credits for first-time homebuyers, more

  Biden’s housing platform attacks affordability issues.

  4 min read Nov 11, 2020
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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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  Second stimulus check: Here’s why this new proposed round of $1,200 payments could be easier to get

  The HEROES Act is back, but it could be a non-starter for some Republicans.

  2 min read Sep 30, 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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  Second stimulus check: How much money could you get?

  The plan includes direct aid to taxpayers: $1,200 to individuals and $500 per child and dependent adult.

  3 min read Sep 16, 2020
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  Here’s what a Trump or Biden presidency would mean for banking

  Either way you look at it, there’s going to be some whiplash — possibly weighing on consumers’ wallets.

  8 min read Sep 16, 2020
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  Which presidential ticket will be better for your personal finances?

  A new Bankrate survey finds voters are split.

  8 min read Sep 09, 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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  A second wave of the coronavirus could devastate the recovering economy

  Economists say a second wave is the biggest downside risk to the U.S. economy this year.

  7 min read Aug 24, 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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  Here’s what’s in Trump’s executive orders for coronavirus relief

  The fine print appears murky, and its implementation will be rife with challenges.

  5 min read Aug 10, 2020
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  Roth IRA conversions are more attractive than ever thanks to the SECURE Act

  The SECURE Act and historically low tax rates make a Roth IRA conversion more attractive.

  4 min read Jul 21, 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