Amid COVID-19, credit reports are free every week

DISCLAIMER: As the COVID-19 public health situation evolves, new regulations are being continually issued. This page/story/information may not include the most recent information.By WHSV newsroom | May 19, 2020 at 1:55 PM EDT – Updated May 19 at 3:30 PM WASHINGTON (WHSV) — Many people are facing difficult financial times due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. …

More Americans using credit cards than cash for food

DISCLAIMER: As the COVID-19 public health situation evolves, new regulations are being continually issued. This page/story/information may not include the most recent information. More Americans are relying on credit cards to buy essentials, like groceries, and conserving cash as the unemployment rate skyrockets as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Overall credit card spending fell 40 percent during March and …

Helping Families Receive Their Economic Impact Payment

DISCLAIMER: As the COVID-19 public health situation evolves, new regulations are being continually issued. This page/story/information may not include the most recent information. CFA’s goal is to provide as many tools and other partner offerings to you the consumers as much as possible to provide assistance during this difficult time. An additional option for many people …

Nearly 50 Million Cardholders Had Credit Limits Reduced, Card Closed Involuntarily in Last Month Due to COVID-19 Impact

DISCLAIMER: As the COVID-19 public health situation evolves, new regulations are being continually issued. This page/story/information may not include the most recent information. CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — One in four American credit cardholders said they’ve involuntarily had their credit limit slashed on at least one of their credit cards or even had a card closed by …

Trouble paying your mortgage? Your best options, explained

DISCLAIMER: As the COVID-19 public health situation evolves, new regulations are being continually issued. This page/story/information may not include the most recent information. Denny Ceizyk   MSN.com, 5/5/2020 23 hrs ago The coronavirus crisis has generated record-breaking unemployment claims for more than 26 million American workers so far — and that’s making it hard for affected …

Four reasons to make an appointment with a Credit Counselor

DISCLAIMER: As the COVID-19 public health situation evolves, new regulations are being continually issued. This page/story/information may not include the most recent information. Handling your personal finances can be a private affair — solitary, even. But it doesn’t have to be. Although it can be understandably nerve-wracking to open up the details of your financial situation to …

Tips for Making and Managing an Emergency Budget

DISCLAIMER: As the COVID-19 public health situation evolves, new regulations are being continually issued. This page/story/information may not include the most recent information. By Courtney Nagle | Tuesday April 14th, 2020 Overview: Tips for Making and Managing an Emergency Budget – NFCC  1.  Put It in Writing 2.      Prioritize “Survival” Expenses 3.      Cut out Luxuries 4.      …

14 Best Ways to Save Money in Unemployment

DISCLAIMER: As the COVID-19 public health situation evolves, new regulations are being continually issued. This page/story/information may not include the most recent information. If you’re out of work and waiting for stimulus funds, you need to be resourceful. Here’s a few ways to scrimp and save. Story by: ELLEN CHANG  UPDATED:APR 24, 2020 12:29 PM EDT / ORIGINAL: APR …

People struggling to pay bills during coronavirus crisis could get hit again starting in June

DISCLAIMER: As the COVID-19 public health situation evolves, new regulations are being continually issued. This page/story/information may not include the most recent information.Susan Tompor  Detroit Free Press  Never really one to buy in bulk, Melodie Jones estimates she spent $350 to buy enough food and supplies for herself and her daughter, Meadow Rose, who turns 9 …

Mortgage Servicer Directory for Housing

DISCLAIMER: As the COVID-19 public health situation evolves, new regulations are being continually issued. This page/story/information may not include the most recent information. Please use the list below for any assistance in getting COVID-19 Relief. Directory of Servicer Contacts For Use by HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agencies only  April 20, 2020 Mortgage Servicer Consumer Self-Service Intake …