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Sara Korn

Sara Korn is a freelance writer who enjoys guiding people to helpful solutions and new and better ways of reaching their goals. She loves stories both on screen and on the page, and is passionate about learning, growing, and teaching.

How Does Student Loan Forbearance Affect Your Credit Score?
How Does Student Loan Forbearance Affect Your Credit Score?

August 27, 2020

Your credit score may have gone up due to federal student loan deferment. Learn how…

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Changes in Eviction Protection: Update
Changes in Eviction Protection: Update

September 11, 2020

The CDC extended eviction protection through the end of 2020 to all U.S. renters who…

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What Is the Community Reinvestment Act?
What Is the Community Reinvestment Act?

October 12, 2020

What is the CRA? What role does it play in social justice and how does…

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The Credit Card Sign Up Bonus: Too Good to Be True?
The Credit Card Sign Up Bonus: Too Good to Be True?

November 6, 2020

Free money, or a way to lure you deeper into debt? Here is what you…

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What the Latest Jobs Report Could Mean for Your Finances
What the Latest Jobs Report Could Mean for Your Finances

November 2, 2020

The employment situation has improved, but it will be a long road to a full…

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Is Student Loan Debt Forgiveness Coming?
Is Student Loan Debt Forgiveness Coming?

December 2, 2020

While President-elect Biden has expressed strong support for student debt forgiveness, there are still a…

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Giving to Charity Using the CARES Act Charitable Deductions
Giving to Charity Using the CARES Act Charitable Deductions

December 10, 2020

The CARES Act allows a special $300 above-the-line tax deduction for cash donations made directly…

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Should You File Your Taxes Early This Year?
Should You File Your Taxes Early This Year?

January 7, 2021

Here’s what you need to know to get your tax refund as quickly as possible…

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How to Find the Coronavirus Assistance You Can Get from Your State

May 14, 2020

Now, when many people have financial hardships due to the coronavirus, there is help available.…

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