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.
What to Do if You Cannot Afford to Bury a Loved One Due to COVID-19 Read More »
A lack of income makes it hard to cover your expenses, which can cause your credit score to fall. But there are ways to preserve it, even if you are out of work. Here are four tips for maintaining your credit score if you have lost your job.
How to Protect Your Credit Score After Job Loss Read More »
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?
COVID-19 Reminds Us Of the Need to Make a Will or Trust Read More »
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach, has read all 880 pages of the $2.2 trillion CARES Act passed by Congress to stabilize the U.S. economy in the wake of the COVID-19 emergency and the coronavirus pandemic.
In this collection of videos, Lynnette explains how Americans can benefit from the CARES Act in numerous ways, including getting stimulus checks; unemployment benefits; help with federal student loans; forgivable small business loans and grants; cash family medical leave benefits; sick pay for those with coronavirus, and more.
COVID-19: Managing Your Finances in the Era of Coronavirus – VIDEO SERIES Read More »
The tragic murder of George Floyd (#GeorgeFloyd) highlighted the heinous reality of racism, police brutality, and the legacy of racial violence in America. If we’re going to truly address this country’s ills, we must name, condemn and fix ECONOMIC violence too.
A Lesson in Economic Violence Read More »
In this video Lynnette shares good news for people who need help paying their private student loans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19: Getting Relief From Your Private Student Loans – VIDEO Read More »
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.
3 Items to Buy With a Credit Card During COVID-19 Read More »
In this video Lynnette explains why you should expect a credit or rebate off of your auto insurance rate of up to 30% during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19: How to Get Your Auto Insurance Rate Reduced Read More »
In this video, Lynnette shares information on available SNAP food benefits and resources to anyone that needs help.
COVID-19: Getting SNAP Food Benefits While You’re Unemployed Read More »
In this video Lynnette dives deep into the CARES Act and shares a pleasant surprise in the economic relief bill.
COVID 19: A Good News Surprise in the Coronavirus Economic Relief Bill – VIDEO Read More »
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.”
10 New Budget Items to Add Due to COVID-19 Read More »
To help you make some difficult financial decisions during this COVID-19 emergency, here are some tips on how to effectively prioritize your bills.
How to Prioritize Your Bills During COVID-19 Read More »
Even if you were previously denied or ineligible you may now be entitled to receive unemployment benefits under the CARES Act.
COVID-19: Who Qualifies for Unemployment Benefits Under the CARES Act VIDEO Read More »
The CARES Act made significant changes to the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Learn how to protect your credit rating during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to Protect Your Credit Rating During COVID-19 VIDEO Read More »
