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8 ways to help pay for college if your financial situation suddenly worsened
Facing financial difficulties and struggling with returning to college? Here’s how to regain control.
6 min read Jul 13, 2020 -
Survey: Most Americans say personal finances haven’t improved under President Trump
Just 17 percent say their finances have improved under Trump, Bankrate’s survey finds.
4 min read Jun 15, 2020 -
Survey: America’s top economists expect double-digit unemployment rate into 2021
Forecasts were wide-ranging when it comes to predicting how much damage the pandemic caused.
8 min read Jun 03, 2020 -
How to prepare your finances for a natural disaster
In case of a potential emergency, it pays to be financially prepared.
6 min read May 18, 2020 -
Survey: Nearly one-third of Americans dealing with lower income due to coronavirus outbreak
Half of those same households report having taken on more debt.
7 min read May 13, 2020 -
Survey: Majority of Americans have cut their spending because of coronavirus concerns
Additionally, most investors intentionally left their investments alone as volatility increased.
3 min read Mar 31, 2020 -
Survey: As coronavirus spreads, nearly 1 in 3 Americans admit to not seeking medical care due to cost
Medical care is a crucial part of containing the virus and keeping Americans healthy.
6 min read Mar 12, 2020 -
Here’s how top economists predict the coronavirus will impact the U.S. economy
Predictions range from cautiously optimistic to outright warnings.
4 min read Mar 10, 2020 -
Survey: Coronavirus outbreak has the potential to threaten US economic growth
That’s led the majority of economists to say risks are tilted toward the downside.
7 min read Mar 04, 2020 -
Survey: Millennials expect to spend 37% more than the average adult for Valentine’s Day
Millennials plan to spend $208 for Feb. 14, compared with $152 for the average adult.
6 min read Feb 10, 2020