The big question about whether Congress will pass another coronavirus stimulus bill is, will they? From jobs to savings to retirement plans, the coronavirus epidemic has decimated the financial lives of many Americans. Millions of Americans facing severe economic hardship are hoping for more relief, including extended federal unemployment benefits …
Read More »What to know: A new fee could pay off your mortgage more expensively
Text size Andrew Harrer / Bloomberg With interest rates on historic leases, a new fee could make it more expensive to refinance your mortgage, experts say. Fannie Mae (ticker: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (FMCC) announced a new 0.5% fee on limited cash-out refinances and cash-out refinances on Wednesday night. The …
Read More »The next relief bill could include stimulus checks, job bonds.
Pedestrians in Washington pass a “We Are Open” restaurant sign during the Covid-19 outbreak on May 12. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters When it comes to the next coronavirus stimulus package and providing more direct financial aid, the question on the lips of most Americans is, “Will they or won’t they?” …
Read More »Wells Fargo may need to cut its dividend by 50%, analyst says
Text size Wells Fargo plans to disclose its pay level when it reports second-quarter results in July. fake pictures With the Federal Reserve stress tests in the rearview mirror, Wall Street has a little more guidance on the path of bank dividends later this year. But the uncertainty remains. The …
Read More »Retire or go back to work? That is the question that many ask themselves in the midst of the pandemic.
The coronavirus pandemic has not only pressured Americans’ retirement savings, but it has also altered the time of retirement for many, speeding up financial decisions and forcing people to understand their income and healthcare options. Among those who left the workforce between January and April, 60% say they planned to …
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