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Don’t Fall for Pandemic Cons
Scams Scammers are stealing money with phishing schemes, fake remedies and inflated prices on products that are in demand.
By Sandra Block • Last updated
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Small Businesses Should Jump on CARES Act Benefits Now
business I've never seen anything like the CARES Act for small businesses. Here's how to take advantage of this economic stimulus opportunity.
By Bruce Willey, JD, CPA • Published
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11 Ways the CARES Act and Other Government Measures Could Help You in 2020
unemployment Hopefully, the CARES Act and other coronavirus stimulus measures will get the U.S. economy back on track. Some of the changes made could improve your own financial health in 2020, too.
By Rocky Mengle • Published
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Coronavirus Fears Suppress Student Loan Interest Rates
interest rates The plunge in interest rates could reduce borrowing costs for students who take out federal loans for the 2020-2021 academic year—and their parents could get a break, too.
By Sandra Block • Last updated
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What to Know About the New FICO Score
credit & debt Credit expert Gerri Detweiler joins our hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey to talk about how the new FICO scoring system could affect your credit score. Also, the pair explains the history of bear markets and why you need to tax-diversify your retirement accounts.
By Sandra Block • Published
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7 Things to Do Right Away If You're a Victim of a Data Breach
credit & debt In today's digital age, data breaches have become all too common and leave unsuspecting consumers vulnerable to a host of identity theft issues.
By Andrea Browne Taylor • Last updated
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Changes Are Coming to Your Credit Score
credit & debt FICO’s newest model takes a long-term look at how you’ve managed credit.
By Lisa Gerstner • Published
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Is College Still a Good Investment?
Paying for College Rising college costs and heavy debt have raised doubts about the payoff from a college degree.
By Kaitlin Pitsker • Published
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Intrafamily Loans: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
loans Before you lend a family member money, make sure you understand how these loans work. There's a minimum interest rate that must be charged, for example. And examine some pitfalls that can make these loans perilous.
By David E. Redding, CTFA, AEP • Published
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