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FBI Warns of COVID-19 Vaccine Frauds

Scammers take a stab at preying on public health fears with COVID-19 schemes.

4 Red Flags of a Stimulus Payment Scam

Don’t get conned by scammers cashing in on Americans’ need for fast stimulus payments.

HerMoney and Debt.com Survey: Pandemic Might Have “Silver Lining”

COVID-19 has changed how we think about our healthcare and our social lives. Will it change how we think about our finances?

How COVID-19 Permanently Changed the Way We Think About Money

From small things (utility bills) to big things (banking), Americans will earn and spend differently long after the pandemic ends

8 Essential Rules for Surviving Financial Hardship

Acting quickly will help you understand solutions, limit the damage, and have more hope for the future.

Laura Adams, Quick and Dirty Tips

5 minute read

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How to Raise Your Credit Score During a Pandemic – While Being a Couch Potato

Experian Boost will now reward you for watching Netflix. Expect others to follow.

Facing Divorce From COVID-19? Here are 7 Ways to Avoid Debt

Take these proactive steps to keep new debt from cramping your post-divorce style.

5 Fun Apps to Help Build Emergency Savings During COVID-19

Socking away savings is painless – and maybe even fun – with these online apps.

7 Questions to Ask Before Requesting a Credit Limit Increase During COVID-19

Thinking about raising your card’s credit limit? Ask yourself these soul-searching questions first.

Wise Tips to Manage FOMO During the Pandemic

Is FOMO (fear of missing out) causing you to take more risks – financial and otherwise – during the pandemic?

Laura Adams, Quick and Dirty Tips

8 minute read

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6 Celebrities Whose Companies Received COVID-19 Relief Loans

These celebrity-linked companies received up to millions of dollars in forgivable government loans pegged for struggling small businesses.

6 New Revealing – and Even Shocking – Polls About COVID-19 and Americans’ Finances

From shifting spending habits to retirement and homeownership goals, the pandemic has changed many Americans’ financial outlook.

How can I Protect My Credit Score During COVID-19?

Don’t allow your credit to take a hit from these crucial credit score components.

Could You Be a Target for COVID-19 Extortion?

Watch for these red flags of scammers threatening to expose compromising online activities.

Taxes and Pandemics: What No One has Told You Yet

Yes, the IRS is cutting you a break during this pandemic, but if you’re not careful, you can still lose money.

5 Ways Parents Can Stay Sane When Working From Home

New office setting due to the pandemic? Here’s how parents can stay as productive as ever.

6 Signs of a COVID-19 Contact Tracing Scam

Here’s how to avoid unwittingly giving away sensitive information in the interest of public health.

6 Ways the Government May Give You Free Money During COVID-19

Congress is debating how Americans could get more financial relief.

Where’s My Stimulus Check? 6 Reasons You Didn’t Get it Yet

It could be as simple as user error. But some Americans have been scammed.

5 Things to Know About the Home Office Tax Deduction and Coronavirus

Find out who qualifies for the home office tax deduction and how to claim this valuable tax break.

Laura Adams, Quick and Dirty Tips

6 minute read

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Survey Shows Americans Looking for Pandemic-Proof Employment

The COVID-19 crisis has millions of people looking for a new line of work.

People of Color are Suffering From the Pandemic in More Ways Than Just Their Health

COVID-19 has taken a financial toll on Hispanics and African-Americans more than white people, multiple studies show

6 Ways to Protect Your Credit During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Here’s how to keep your credit rating in good health, even in scary financial times.

How These 3 Small Businesses Kept The Doors Open During COVID-19

The owners created pandemic-themed products that boosted their bottom line.

7 Things to Do When Facing Eviction for Not Paying Rent

You and your landlord each have rights in the eviction process. Make sure you know yours.

6 Ways the Coronavirus Crisis Affects Americans’ Retirement Plans

The troubled economic terrain due to COVID-19 has shifted retirement goals for many.

5 Companies That Thrived During the COVID-19 Shutdown

Non-perishables and video games are skyrocketing.

More Americans Carry Credit Card Debt Due to COVID-19

A surge in unemployment forced many to rely on plastic to make ends meet.

Survey Finds College Students Shifting Views on Spending and Saving

College students cram on financial preparedness due to COVID-19.

What the HEROES Act Says About Private Student Loans

Experts say it’s one of the biggest government efforts – but may not help much.

I’m no doctor, but I know all about financial ailments. After three decades, I can spot the symptoms of money woes. This pandemic will destroy lives in more ways than you think – and some of it is our fault.

Howard Dvorkin

8 minute read

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How the Pandemic has Impacted Financial Security in America: a Month-by-Month Look

Americans felt confident in their finances – but not anymore.

Hope Dean

6 minute read

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7 Things You Can Sell Online Fast When Money is Tight Due to COVID-19

A quick inventory around your home could bring in hundreds of dollars to help pay bills.

Deb Hipp

10 minute read

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5 of the Weirdest Ways Charities are Raising Financial Aid for COVID-19

Regardless of the amount of money raised, these people are getting creative in order to help people impacted by COVID-19.

Kristen Grau

5 minute read

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5 States With the Most Unemployment Claims Since COVID-19 Outbreak

Only one of the top five is a Democratic-leaning state.

Hope Dean

5 minute read

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5 Strategies to Manage Finances During Coronavirus Uncertainty

Feeling uncertain about how to handle your money or investments during the coronavirus pandemic?

Laura Adams, Quick and Dirty Tips

4 minute read

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How to Manage Unemployment and Lost Business Income

Find out how to get all the benefits you’re eligible for after losing a job or business income due to the coronavirus crisis.

Laura Adams, Quick and Dirty Tips

8 minute read

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9 Ways to Save Money on Groceries During the Coronavirus Crisis

Staying home means buying lots of groceries, but there are still plenty of ways to cut costs.

Deb Hipp

5 minute read

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The Cost of Testing and Treatment for the Coronavirus

If severe symptoms occur, Americans can expect to pay an average of $20,000.

Kristen Grau

3 minute read

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6 Tips to Prevent Food Waste During the Coronavirus

Now that your refrigerator is packed for self-quarantine, don’t let all that food go to waste.

Deb Hipp

5 minute read

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4 Benefits the Government Is Offering Small Businesses During the Pandemic

The CARES Act has given business owners more options.

Hope Dean

3 minute read

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How 9 Major Credit Card Issuers are Responding to COVID-19

Having trouble making monthly payments? Reaching out to your credit card company may help.

Deb Hipp

7 minute read

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When Should a Small Business File for Bankruptcy During the Pandemic?

It’s a hard choice to make, so we talked to an expert to help you decide.

Hope Dean

4 minute read

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How Much Will Stimulus Checks Help Americans?

For most, only for a few months. And more than half don’t even know how much they’ll receive.

Kristen Grau

9 minute read

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9 Ways to Save on Utilities During the COVID-19 Crisis

Just because you’re home most of the time now doesn’t mean your utility bills must skyrocket.

Deb Hipp

6 minute read

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Need a Mortgage Break During the Pandemic? Here’s How to Get One

Both federal and private companies are offering deferred payments.

Hope Dean

7 minute read

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6 Smart Uses for Coronavirus Stimulus Checks

You can put that stimulus check to good use with a spending or saving strategy.

Deb Hipp

10 minute read

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How COVID-19 Will Impact Your Student Loan Repayments

There’s a lot of good news for federal student loans, and even some for private ones.

Kristen Grau

10 minute read

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6 Things to Know About Applying for Unemployment Insurance

Due to coronavirus, it won’t hurt to know how this works.

Deb Hipp

5 minute read

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Confused About the Economic Stimulus Bill? Here’s What it Means

You could receive more than $1,200 directly to your bank account.

Hope Dean

10 minute read