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Is credit card relief little help? Check out debt management

By MELISSA LAMBARENA of NerdWallet
Sep 27, 2020 6:15 AM - If you've been denied COVID-19 relief, if it's insufficient, or if your relief terms are expiring, consider turning to a nonprofit credit counseling agency. Credit counselors may be able to help you with get-out-of-debt options -- among them, possibly, a debt management plan, which rolls several balances into a single payment at a lower interest rate.
Millennial Money: Home costs don't stop at a down payment

By SARA RATHNER of NerdWallet
Sep 27, 2020 6:20 AM - It's true that your down payment may be the biggest check you ever write. But once you move in, it's also true that the cash tends to just keep flying out of your bank account like that money-with-wings emoji.
Liz Weston: Fear of bankruptcy holds too many people back

By LIZ WESTON of NerdWallet
Sep 27, 2020 6:17 AM - The mystery isn't why so many people file for bankruptcy each year. It's why more people don't.
Effective altruism: The rise of the rational do-gooders

Zachary Pincus-Roth
Sep 27, 2020 6:22 AM - Since a dollar means far more to the less fortunate than to those living in such comfort, effective altruists donate a large percentage of their income. And to further harness that dollar, they seek out causes that most efficiently save lives. They land on ones that many of us haven't considered before, especially since those lives tend to be on the other side of the world, or nonhuman -- or yet to be lived.
44% of parents say they can't afford to pay as much of their child's education as they planned

Daily Herald staff report
Sep 22, 2020 8:33 AM - As COVID-19 has generated much uncertainty in this year's college experience for both students and their families, a survey from Discover Student Loans indicated more families are hoping to take advantage of federal aid. In fact, 39% of parents who did not plan to apply for federal aid now say they will in light of the recent pandemic.
When can I shred this check? Answers to online banking FAQ

By CHANELLE BESSETTE of NerdWallet
Sep 20, 2020 6:13 AM - If you're stuck on how to handle some of the practical aspects of online banking, here are answers to common questions.
Millennial Money: How frugal fashionistas can stay on trend

By COURTNEY JESPERSEN of NerdWallet
Sep 20, 2020 6:17 AM - Here are a few ways to save money on products from some of the most sought-after labels. These tips can be applied to different levels of brand prestige and price points.
If doing less means saving more, try these 5 money moves

By ALANA BENSON of NerdWallet
Sep 13, 2020 9:40 AM - While undoubtedly more people are struggling than not, those who are still working may have seen their expenses actually drop due to canceled travel, limited dining options and more time at home. If you've managed to end up with extra money during the pandemic, here's how to take advantage of those savings.
COVID-19 recession financial planning for women of color

Kimberly Seals Allers
Sep 13, 2020 6:15 AM - Being Black and avoiding being in the red, personally or as a business-owner, is no easy feat right now. This means the need for financial preparedness and steadfastness is more important than ever for Black and brown women, and especially those who are single mothers.
Millennial Money: When debt relief does more harm than good

By SEAN PYLES of NerdWallet
Sep 7, 2020 11:22 AM - Before you hit a moment of crisis decision-making, understand how to think through debt relief options.

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