Personal Finance Articles

Pros and Cons of Applying for a Personal Loan During COVID-19
Justine Nelson

December 23, 2025

Thinking of taking out a personal loan during COVID-19? Learn the pros and cons of…

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How to Manage Your Auto Loan Debt During Covid-19
Sara Korn

December 23, 2025

If you’re experiencing financial hardship, here’s how to think through your options when it comes…

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3 Signs You’re Feeling Financial Trauma—and What to Do About it
Ashley Maready

December 23, 2025

Many people have experienced financial trauma. Healing is possible, for a better financial future.

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Will We Get Another Stimulus Check?
Justine Nelson

December 23, 2025

Another stimulus package is in the works. Will it include another stimulus check? Here’s what…

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Should You Try and Find a Side Gig During Lockdown?
Anna Baluch

December 23, 2025

If you’re struggling financially as a result of coronavirus, you may want to find a…

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The Good News and Bad News About Your Mortgage During Covid-19
Justine Nelson

December 23, 2025

With so many changes right now, you may have concerns about how the coronavirus will…

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What is the Paycheck Protection Program?
Anna Baluch

December 23, 2025

Are you a small business owner affected by the coronavirus? Learn more about the Paycheck…

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Unemployed Due to Covid-19? Here’s How That Affects Medical Benefits
Anna Baluch

December 23, 2025

If you’re one of the millions unemployed due to the coronavirus, you may be wondering…

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How Will Coronavirus Impact My Retirement Savings?
Anna Baluch

December 22, 2025

The financial impact of coronavirus has many of us worried about retirement. Here are some…

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Coronavirus Program Tracker: Government Benefits and Private Programs for Americans
Molly Zilli

December 22, 2025

FDR has assembled a list of federal government benefits and programs that could help families…

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3 Smart Ways to Spend Your Stimulus Check
Justine Nelson

December 22, 2025

If you qualify and receive a stimulus check under the CARES Act, how could you…

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How to Avoid Coronavirus Financial Scams
Anna Baluch

December 22, 2025

Whenever there is an emergency, the scammers appear, and the pandemic is no exception. Learn…

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Are Debt Collectors Still Calling During Coronavirus?
Anna Baluch

December 22, 2025

Even in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, debt collectors may still call you. Find…

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A Coronavirus Financial Plan: 5 Steps
Steve Tanner

December 22, 2025

If the economic upheaval caused by the coronavirus pandemic has you worried, focusing on creating…

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Budgeting Hacks: Ways to Start or Improve Your Budget
Thilini Wijesinhe

December 22, 2025

A budget can help you achieve your financial goals faster. Find out how to make a simple budget and stick to it.

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How to Improve Your Financial Health
Kailey Hagen

December 22, 2025

Your financial health is just as important as your physical health. Read these simple tips…

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Five Back-to-School Shopping Tips that Save Money
Ben Gran

December 22, 2025

If you're stressed out about all the supplies you'll need to get for your kids…

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How Is Severance Pay Taxed: 2025 Guide
Maurie Backman

December 22, 2025

Laid-off workers get taxed on severance pay, adding insult to injury after a job loss. Here’s how it might impact you.

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Why You Should Have a Will, Even if You’re Not Rich
Kailey Hagen

December 22, 2025

A will is an essential legal document that you need, even if you’re not rich.…

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Student Loan Debt Forgiveness for Medical Workers
Lyle Daly

December 22, 2025

Should medical workers receive student loan debt forgiveness for their service during COVID-19? Learn about…

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Can You Inherit Debt?
Dana George

December 22, 2025

You almost never inherit debt. Only a few rare situations make you responsible for someone else’s bills.

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Should You File Your Taxes Early This Year?
Brittney Myers

December 21, 2025

Filing early is the best way to fast-track your tax refund and thwart would-be thieves. Learn more.

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How to Reduce Your Debt-to-Income Ratio
Maurie Backman

December 21, 2025

A lower debt-to-income ratio could help you get a loan and manage your bills more easily. Here’s how to get one.

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Fear of Debt
Maurie Backman

December 21, 2025

Getting around fear of debt can be key to financial thriving. Here’s how to move past it.

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Is a College Education Worth It?
Anna Baluch

December 21, 2025

Here’s what you and your teen should talk about when deciding if college, and all the costs that come with it, are worth it for them.

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