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 …

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 …

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.      …

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 …

Survey: One-Third Of Americans Plan To Use Stimulus Checks To Pay Bills

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. Kelly Anne Smith Forbes StaffAdvisor Updated: Apr 17, 2020, 5:39pm As the coronavirus pandemic extends into an uncertain future, Americans are now seeing their stimulus checks deposited in their bank accounts. These one-time …

During these times of COVID-19, accessing your credit is important. That’s why Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion are now offering free weekly online reports through April 2021.

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. During these times of COVID-19, accessing your credit is important. That’s why Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion are now offering free weekly online reports through April 2021. Your free weekly credit report does not …

If the coronavirus pandemic is rocking your finances, here’s what you need to do

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.PUBLISHED MON, APR 13 202010:29 AM EDTUPDATED MON, APR 13 20204:39 PM EDT Sharon Epperson@/IN/SHARONEPPERSONCNBC@SHARON_EPPERSON On Saturday the IRS started depositing $1,200 payments into eligible tax filers’ bank accounts as part of the relief efforts …

COVID-19: Background & Additional Information

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. Provided below are links to the most up-to-date information and resources available. The President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America Yesterday, the Department of the Treasury and Small Business Administration issued guidance for the Paycheck Protection …

Don’t Make These Mistakes With Your Stimulus Money – Newsletter April

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. OMAHA, Neb. (CAF) — How to spend your stimulus check.By Sam Hohman Posted: Wed 11:30 AM, Apr 15, 2020  As much as $1,200 is about to hit your ‘mailbox.”   Do you have a …