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11 Super Simple Ways to Spend Less During the Coronavirus

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Has unemployment or under-employment due to the Coronavirus got you wondering how to spend less money? Are you struggling to save while finances are tight? If so, you’re far from alone, because U.S. unemployment claims have reached an astounding 26 million since the pandemic hit only five weeks ago.

Unsuprisingly, some economists are now predicting that Americans could reach a 25% unemployment rate within a few months, a metric not seen since 1933 during the Great Depression. Yikes. [Read more…] about 11 Super Simple Ways to Spend Less During the Coronavirus

Has the Stock Market Hit Bottom Yet? (COVID-19 Predictions)

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With the COVID-19 pandemic raging worldwide and the total case count surpassing one million worldwide, the stock market entered nearly total free-fall in March 2020.

Stock Market Freefall

The plunge began on Monday, March 9, with the largest point drop for the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) in recent history.

Shortly thereafter, on March 12 and March 16, there were two more record-setting point drops.

In total, these three days —which happened within the span of a single week—were three of the worst stock market point drops in U.S. history. [Read more…] about Has the Stock Market Hit Bottom Yet? (COVID-19 Predictions)

Financial Effects of the Pandemic Market Crash

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In the U.S. alone, there are now over 85,000 confirmed cases of covid-19. In response to this sudden pandemic, the markets have taken a wild turn and stock prices have been tumbling.

But how did this happen? And what can we do—if anything—to come out better on the other side of this market crash? Let’s talk about what you should do during an economic collapse to protect your family and your finances. [Read more…] about Financial Effects of the Pandemic Market Crash

15 Remote Work From Home Jobs You Can Do During COVID-19

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Currently, more than a third of the population of the world is in lock-down or some type of quarantine due to COVID-19 and the pandemic spreading globally.

I’ve been calling it the largest work-from-home experiment that’s ever been conducted.

As the coronavirus spreads, working from home is the new reality for many workers.

Unfortunately, many of us are not in the position that our current full-time jobs allow us to work from home. Which begs the questions, what are the best remote work from home jobs?

Read on to find out 15 options that you can pursue immediately. [Read more…] about 15 Remote Work From Home Jobs You Can Do During COVID-19

What Happens If You Don’t Pay Student Loans During the Coronavirus?

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There’s almost no aspect of life that hasn’t been impacted by COVID-19. When the viral outbreak surging worldwide, companies have been scrambling to find the best ways to support social distancing while keeping their business running.

Many people, however, are finding themselves without work and unable to repay debts, like student loans. What happens if you don’t pay student loans during the coronavirus lockdown?

Thankfully, the $2.2. Trillion Stimulus Bill passed March 25th to provide COVID-19 economic relief will automatically pause federal loan payments for a six-month period ending September 30, 2020.

After that, consequences of missed payments are likely to resume. Plus, there’s the complexity of private student loans, which have different terms and conditions.

Here is a guide to repaying your debt during (and after) the pandemic.

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