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6 Ways to Use Your Stimulus Check Wisely

6 Ways to Use Your Stimulus Check Wisely

One of the most talked about benefits of the recent CARES Act is the $1,200 stimulus payments for individuals who earned $75,000/year or less and $2,400 for married couples filing jointly that earned $150,000/year or less. This goes to everyone, whether they’ve experienced income loss or not. Here are some strategies to use your check wisely:

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Federal Student Loan Borrowers Get Expanded Relief in CARES Act

Federal Student Loan Borrowers Get Expanded Relief in CARES Act

On March 27, 2020, Congress passed the CARES Act, the largest economic stimulus bill in the history of the United States, in response to the coronavirus pandemic.1 Included in the legislation are new rules for student loan relief that supersede the rules that were announced only a week earlier by the Department of Education. For more information on both sets of rules, visit the federal student aid website.

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Coping with Market Volatility: Continuing to Invest May Help You Stay on Course

Coping with Market Volatility: Continuing to Invest May Help You Stay on Course

In the current market environment, the value of your holdings may be fluctuating widely — and it’s natural to feel tentative about further investment. But regularly adding to an account that’s designed for a long-term goal may cushion the emotional impact of market swings. If losses are offset even in part by new savings, the bottom-line number on your statement might not be quite so discouraging. And a basic principle of investing is that buying during a down market may help your portfolio grow when the market turns upward again.

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Grow Your Savings — Youth Coloring & Activity Book

Grow Your Savings — Youth Coloring & Activity Book

Download Grow Your Savings, a fun activity book filled with coloring pages, puzzles, and more! Financial education is important, and it’s never too early to start. Grow Your Savings is a spring-themed introduction to the magic of interest. Check out more fun online tools to teach kids about money. 

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5 Financial Health Goals for Your 20’s

5 Financial Health Goals for Your 20’s

Starting a new chapter in your life as an independent adult? One of the most important lessons you can learn is about financial wellness. Give your future self the gift of security by hitting these five financial health goals in your 20’s:

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CARES Act Provides Relief to Individuals and Businesses

CARES Act Provides Relief to Individuals and Businesses

On Friday, March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law. This $2 trillion emergency relief package is intended to assist individuals and businesses during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and accompanying economic crisis. Major relief provisions are summarized here.

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What Can You Do if You Experience a Loss of Income?

What Can You Do if You Experience a Loss of Income?

Experiencing a loss in income is an extremely stressful event that will leave you feeling lost and worried about the future. But you don’t have to do it alone — there are tools and resources available to make your situation manageable as you get back on track.

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Action Plan: Recovering From Fraud

Action Plan: Recovering From Fraud

Identity theft is the illegal use of another’s personal data, such as name, birth date and Social Security number. A casually discarded receipt, a personal document or checkbook kept in a desk drawer, mail theft, and dumpster diving are all very real threats.

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