9 things to know about the COVID-19 stimulus bills
Published: March 31, 2020
Learn about the help provided to individuals and businesses affected by COVID-19. Congress has passed 3 bills aimed at mitigating the economic impact of COVID-19 and putting money into the economy. The most recent is the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) ActOpens in a new window. At about $2 trillion,1 it's the largest economic stimulus legislation in American history since the New Deal in the 1930s.
Pay It Safe
Published: March 26, 2020
In the wake of the current global pandemic, consumers have been rushing to their local stores, stocking up on necessities, preparing to hunker down but how are they paying for these items? Traditional method of payments like cash and swiping a card or inserting by chip still seems to be the preferred methods. However, payment methods such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay and contactless cards could keep you from picking up and spreading germs.
Concerned About Coronavirus? How to Prepare Your House, Mind and Bank Account
Published: March 16, 2020
With words like quarantine, outbreak and isolation being thrown around, it's important to educate yourself about the virus and how it could impact you- emotionally, physically and financially. In the event of a pandemic, we talked to experts to find out how Americans should prepare everything from their mindsets to their medicine cabinets and bank accounts.
How to Know When to Refinance Your Mortgage
Published: March 11, 2020
When mortgage rates fall as they have in the first quarter of 2020, many homeowners refinance their loans. While refinance activity is up dramatically over last year, that doesn't mean it's always a smart move. Knowing when to refinance your mortgage is the trick.
What the Fed's Surprise Interest Rate Cut Means for Mortgage Rates
Published: March 3, 2020
Mortgage rates have plummeted since the beginning of the year to the lowest average since 2016 as a result of market movements in response to the coronavirus. While the Federal Reserve adjusts short-term interest rates, mortgage rates fluctuate based on long-term bond rates.
How to Fight Tax Identity Theft
Published: February 4, 2020
Scammers who misrepresent themselves as IRS officials are an ongoing and evolving threat, and one that requires a degree of savvy to avoid. The key to combating this tax scam is understanding what the IRS can and cannot do and staying alert for any communications that ring false or make unauthorized requests for money or information.