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You’re probably spending less money on gas these days… and salon visits… and happy hour drinks… and lots of other things as the coronavirus pandemic has us hunkering down at home. But one area where...
View Article3 Questions We Still Have About Coronavirus Stimulus Checks
It’s only been three weeks since coronavirus stimulus checks were approved as part of a $2.2 trillion relief package — but it feels more like three years for a lot of us. The good news is that the wait...
View ArticleDear Penny: Can College Students Get Jobs During Coronavirus?
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View ArticleSome Insurers Are Providing Auto Insurance Refunds Due to Coronavirus
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View ArticleCredit Card Relief and Coronavirus: Here’s What You Should Know
Many of us are slowing down due to coronavirus, but our bills aren’t slowing down with us. Add that to massive layoffs and record unemployment numbers, and an increasing number of people are worried...
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View ArticleNew IRS Tool Helps Non-Filers Get Coronavirus Checks Faster
The IRS has released a feature on its website that will get you your coronavirus relief check faster if you aren’t required to file a tax return. The Non-filers Enter Payment Info Here feature debuted...
View ArticleThese 7 Businesses Are Giving Out Health Care Worker Freebies
As we try to do everything we can to get through the COVID-19 pandemic, most of us are being asked to stay home and limit our contact to other people. That’s not the case for health care workers and...
View ArticleIs a HELOC a Good Idea? Here’s What to Consider
Our homes are our biggest asset, and in a cash crunch they could provide some much-needed relief. A home equity line of credit, aka a HELOC, can put money in your pocket. Here’s all of our coverage of...
View ArticleBecome an Instacart Shopper: Tips for Launching a Successful Gig
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View ArticleHow to Track Your Coronavirus Stimulus Check or Direct Deposit
The first coronavirus stimulus checks are hitting bank accounts this week. That means many people who have direct deposit are waking up to find an extra $1,200 in their bank accounts if they’re single...
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View ArticleIRS Still Won’t Let You Change Stimulus Check Direct Deposit Info
For weeks the IRS has told us: Sign up for direct deposit. You’ll get your coronavirus relief check faster. But there was no way for people who had already done their 2019 taxes to provide their...
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