Covid-19

I recently posted a student loan tip on social media that went crazy viral! It racked up tons of traditional media coverage, plus many thousands of likes and shares (not to mention comments and questions!) across Twitter, Facebook and Instagram...

The COVID-19 outbreak is causing people to make tough choices regarding their finances. Are you in this boat? If so, you likely have to accept some unpopular truths to weather the storm of these uncertain times.  Here are some hard,...

According to a Bankrate survey, 23 percent of respondents said their biggest financial regret is not having enough money in their emergency savings to withstand the COVID-19 outbreak. The coronavirus pandemic has impacted the financial standing of many Americans. While...

If you are struggling to pay for college due to COVID-19, all hope is not lost. There are steps you can take to still pay for college: 

You need to talk about healthy personal finance habits with your teenagers, especially during this coronavirus pandemic. From preparing for college to managing credit cards and student loans, you want to make sure your teenager is set up for success. ...

Currently, the average cost of a funeral is between $7,000 and $10,000. While life insurance can help cover some of the expenses, not every insurance plan includes burial assistance. 

Like most things these days, you can make a will online. But the question really is: should you create an online will versus having a will drawn up the traditional way – by using a lawyer?

Uncertain if you should spend cash or use a credit card during the COVID-19 pandemic? Here are 3 items you should buy with a credit card.

The COVID-19 pandemic is causing many of us to have to budget for things we never thought of. Here are 10 new budget items that you should plan for as you navigate this "new normal." 

To help you make some difficult financial decisions during this COVID-19 emergency, here are some tips on how to effectively prioritize your bills. 

Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach explains why despite the impact of COVID-19 on your finances you still need to find a way to save money for future emergencies and goals. Transcript Lynnette Khalfani Cox: Saving money is definitely hard these...

The CARES Act, which includes a provision that decreases student loan interest to zero-percent, and allows individuals to suspend payments without penalty until September 30, 2020. 

If the coronavirus crisis has left you short of cash, you should know about some legislation the Fed's just passed, to make it easier for you to tap into your 401(k).

If you can’t pay your rent and are worrying about eviction, you should know your housing rights during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lynnette explains your options in this video. Transcription Lynnette Khalfani Cox: If you've been stressing out about making your...

New rules let borrowers skip two months of federal student loan payments. Transcript Lynnette Khalfani Cox: Here's some good news for those of you out there who've been making student loan payments. The federal government just announced a suspension of...