Coronavirus and Your Money

Get advice and stay informed on how COVID-19 could impact your finances.

Essential Reading

FAQ about the FDIC and bank safety

Worried about losing money held at a bank? Here’s what to know about FDIC insurance.

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Why the debt ceiling matters

Lawmakers have less than a month to raise or suspend the debt ceiling.

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Fed to taper bond buying

The Fed’s decision is a vote of confidence about the economy.

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Poll: Live event attendance rising

As the world starts to reopen, many are beginning to attend live events. But some still cite fear of COVID as a reason they won’t be going to public affairs any time soon.

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News and Analysis

Latest News

U.S. is easing travel restrictions. Time to use your rewards?

As travel restrictions ease, there are questions surrounding whether it is time to use travel cards and points once more. Read to find out how to maximize your points or use your travel card in a different [...]

4 min read Jul 22, 2021
Pent up travel demand has a ceiling

As the pandemic fades from people’s minds, travel is ramping up. However, there are limits on traveling that remain because of COVID-19. Read our columnist’s take on traveling during this, at times, [...]

3 min read Jul 16, 2021
Survey: Top economists say U.S. economy won’t be fully recovered from pandemic 12 months from now

Here’s where the nation’s top economists see hiring, the Fed and inflation heading over the next year.

9 min read Jun 29, 2021
Poll: Remote work pays off for almost 6 in 10 U.S. adults

Bankrate’s poll revealed that remote work pays off for six in ten U.S. adults, which comes as many workforces are preparing to grapple with returning to in-person work. Read for more information on the [...]

4 min read Jun 22, 2021
Should you be worried about inflation? Here’s what the experts are saying

Higher inflation is here, but the big question is whether it’s here to stay or not.

7 min read May 27, 2021
Facing long-term joblessness? Try these 7 things if you’re struggling to find work

The longer an individual is out of a job, the more likely they are to lose skills, face discrimination from employers and see lower wages.

8 min read May 18, 2021
How COVID-19 is impacting home, auto insurance payments

Here’s how coronavirus could impact your home and auto insurance.

5 min read May 10, 2021
Fed sticks with zero interest rates, even as inflation concerns mount

The Fed’s patience could be challenged as the U.S. economy comes roaring back to life.

6 min read Apr 28, 2021
Survey: More than 6 in 10 Americans say $1,400 stimulus checks won’t last three full months

Most plan to spend their stimulus funds on necessities, not on shopping, dining or traveling.

7 min read Apr 14, 2021
Stimulus checks: Here’s how Social Security recipients and other non-filers can claim their $1,400 payment

Individuals exempt from filing a tax return could be days away from receiving their payment.

5 min read Apr 02, 2021