Coronavirus and Your Money
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Child Tax Credit 2021: How to Get Monthly Payments if You Don't File Tax Returns
Tax Breaks Not everyone is required to file a tax return. But don't let that stop you from getting monthly child credit payments of up to $300 per child.
By Rocky Mengle Published
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Pandemic Brings New Scams, Too
Scams Billions in stimulus funds create new opportunities for fraud ranging from unemployment benefits to vaccine cards.
By Rivan V. Stinson Published
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How to Fix Your Credit Reports
Coronavirus and Your Money Before you apply for a mortgage or car loan, check your credit files for errors that could derail your plans.
By Rivan V. Stinson Published
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Stimulus Check Update: Hopes for a Fourth Stimulus Check Are Still Alive
Coronavirus and Your Money Over 80 Democratic lawmakers have asked President Biden for more stimulus payments, and the president hasn't said "no" yet. But what are the real chances of seeing a fourth stimulus check?
By Rocky Mengle Published
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The Pandemic Has Worsened the Wealth Gap
Coronavirus and Your Money White-collar workers, in many cases, didn’t suffer economically during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the same can’t be said for lower-wage service workers. If you’re among those struggling, take heart. Here are some suggestions to help you dig out.
By Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert Published
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Families with Dependent Care FSAs Get Good News from the IRS
Tax Breaks You'll still get a tax break if you carried over unused amounts from your dependent care flexible spending account from 2020 to 2021.
By Rocky Mengle Published
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Stimulus Plan Has Health Insurance Benefits, Too
Coronavirus and Your Money The plan’s health care provisions could deliver big savings for early retirees and laid-off workers.
By Sandra Block Published
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Our "K-Shaped," Uneven Economic Recovery
Economic Forecasts Confidence is key to the recovery, but the sentiment depends on consumers’ financial circumstances.
By Sandra Block Published
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COVID-19 and Retirement Planning: 5 Actions to Take Now
Coronavirus and Your Money As our nation’s health situation and economy continue settling down in the wake of the pandemic, it’s time to re-evaluate where you are now and where you want to be headed going forward.
By Brad Hearn Published
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