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Millennial Money: Still employed? Focus on savings and debt

By KELSEY SHEEHY of NerdWallet
May 10, 2020 6:19 AM - "Just because you are employed (now) doesn't mean you are safe a month from now," says Dan Slagle, a certified financial planner.
Analysis: Here's what to do before you lose your job

Alexis Leondis
May 9, 2020 6:11 AM - Here are some prudent financial steps workers can take now, while they're still gainfully employed, in anticipation of a job loss, furlough or serious reduction in compensation.
Discover appoints new board chairman

May 5, 2020 12:37 PM - The Discover board of directors has appointed board member Thomas Maheras as chairman, following the unexpected May 1 death of Chairman Lawrence Weinbach.
Make a financial recovery kit to rally faster after natural disaster

By SEAN PYLES of NerdWallet
May 3, 2020 6:09 AM - While you're sticking close to home, take time to prepare your financial records and learn where to turn for help if natural disaster strikes.
Millennial Money: Do this before adopting or buying a puppy

By COURTNEY JESPERSEN of NerdWallet
May 3, 2020 6:18 AM - Bringing a four-legged friend into your daily life is quite an investment -- a pup requires a considerable amount of your time, money and attention.
More $1,200 stimulus checks are on the way. Here are key dates for the next set of payments.

Michelle Singletary
Apr 28, 2020 10:40 AM - Tens of millions of people are still waiting for their stimulus payments - including many seniors barely surviving on Social Security.
Millennial Money: Put whatever you want on a baby registry

By LAURA MCMULLEN of NerdWallet
Apr 26, 2020 6:00 AM - Asking loved ones to buy stuff from a baby registry can feel weird, especially during a time when many face financial insecurity.
Some federal student loan borrowers, locked out of the bailout, consider a risky move for relief

Danielle Douglas-Gabriel
Apr 26, 2020 6:00 AM - At least 7.2 million student loan borrowers are ineligible for loan relief because their federal loans, originated through the defunct Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, are held by private companies. The exclusion of these loans is frustrating borrowers and leading some to consider a risky alternative to get their payments paused through September.
Should you withdraw money from your retirement plan?

Michelle Singletary
Apr 26, 2020 6:20 AM - Tucked away in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act are several provisions that cover retirement accounts and could provide some financial relief to savers and investors. Let's walk through them, and see which ones could best help you in the challenges you are facing because of the coronavirus pandemic.
How COVID-19 payment accommodations may affect your credit

BEV O'SHEA of NerdWallet
Apr 26, 2020 6:16 AM - Hardship and forbearance programs are not automatic -- you have to apply for most of them. And you'll want to understand how they will affect your credit reports and scores.

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