May
22
The COVID-19 outbreak has popularized the phrase "the new normal." From wearing masks to socially distancing, the coronavirus pandemic is changing how we do everything. These changes also extend to budgeting. The coronavirus pandemic is causing many of us to have to plan for things we have never had to...
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May
21
Are you one of tens of millions of Americans who have filed for unemployment benefits or had your income affected by COVID-19? If so, it’s understandable that it may be more difficult to pay your bills and manage expenses during the unprecedented COVID-19 outbreak. To help you make some difficult...
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May
20
Even if you were previously denied or ineligible you may now be entitled to receive unemployment benefits under the CARES Act. Transcription Lynnette Khalfani Cox: Now that we've had tens of millions of people have to file for unemployment benefits during the coronavirus pandemic, a lot of people keep asking...
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May
19
Lynnette shares tips to protect your credit rating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Transcription: Maintaining a positive credit rating is super important these days. That's why I want to bring you guys a little bit of a tip regarding something that could affect your credit in the future as it relates...
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May
15
Collectively, 44-million Americans hold a cumulative $1.5 trillion in student loan debt. With the average monthly payment being $383, and the adverse financial impacts currently imposed by COVID-19, Congress stepped in to offer relief to those struggling to manage this expense during these unprecedented times. The CARES Act, a bill...
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May
15
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 days, but you still got to do it. Let me...
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May
13
After mortgages, student loans are the second largest category of consumer debt in the United States. As COVID-19 continues to force businesses to pause their operations, tens of million of people have filed claims for unemployment benefits since mid-March 2020. For many, this means not having the funds to handle...
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May
09
In this video learn how the new CARES Act will impact your 401(K) account. Transcript Lynnette Khalfani Cox: 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). For...
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May
08
COVID-19 has shaken the U.S. and global economy. The economic impact of this outbreak has reached the personal checking and savings accounts of citizens all over the country. As businesses are shutting their doors, many individuals are out of work. When you combine these job losses with the fact that...
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May
08
Nine years ago, Teri Ijeoma began trading stocks and investing as a way to supplement her income. However, her success with this method grew, and in 2017 she quit her job and began traveling the world while trading. She launched a business, TradeandTravel.com and now Teri's efforts have led to...
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May
07
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 rent or your mortgage payments during the coronavirus crisis, I...
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May
06
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 all federal student loan payments for the next 60 days,...
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May
05
Tips from Lynnette's interview with Robin Meade on CNN Headline News Q1: A lot of Americans have received stimulus checks or are receiving them soon. What should be the #1 top priority in terms of using the money wisely? A:1 In my opinion, everyone should cover housing first. So pay...
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May
04
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) was passed in late March, by Congress. This bill offers financial help to those whose livelihoods are impacted by the current COVID-19. The Act comes with a variety of provisions, but arguably the most popular and discussed component of the bill...
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May
01
There is a provision of the CARES Act that seems to suggest that teleworkers may not qualify for relief. Lynnette explains why this interpretation is incorrect. Transcript Lynnette Khalfani‑Cox: Have you read the 880‑page CARES Act that was passed by Congress in March 2020? Chances are you haven't, but I...
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