The government wanted to save people without jobs from an unemployment 'cliff' with the latest economic relief package. Potentially millions fell off anyway. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

| TODAY Relief Bill Came Too Late to Avert Unemployment Lapse The government wanted to save people without jobs from an unemployment 'cliff' with the latest economic relief package. Potentially millions fell off anyway. READ MORE > More Tips: 2020 GDP Estimates Harken Back to the Depression, WWII The U.S. economy had a rough 2020, with annual gross domestic product dropping 3.5% for the year, the Bureau of Economic Analysis said, but optimism for 2021 still abounds. READ MORE  > Have You Heard of These Little-Known Credit Card Perks? Rewards credit cards can provide a great way to get value back every time you use them, but some card issuers have found unique ways to reward their customers. READ MORE > How to Manage Student Loan Interest Rates Student loan interest rates can influence your total cost of borrowing. Here's how to manage the rates on your student loans. READ MORE > How to Handle a Negative Credit History Several factors contribute to a negative credit history, like late payments and high balances for example. Learn what you can do about it. READ MORE > Take Control of Your Money Start the new year off strong by taking easy, daily steps toward a better financial life. For four weeks we'll email you a daily tip on paying down debt, making a budget, building your savings, and doing your taxes. SIGN UP > If You Are Close to Retirement, Here Are 5 Steps You Must Take Now Follow these short-term retirement planning steps within the next five years to improve your retirement. READ MORE > Email sent to: kholish2011.jobsearch@blogger.com You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to The Balance Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A DOTDASH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005 © 2021 Dotdash - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.

                                                           

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More than half of U.S. small business owners believe their operations won't return to normal for at least six months, if ever, a recent Census survey said. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

| TODAY Small Businesses Expect Long-Term Pain From Pandemic More than half of U.S. small business owners believe their operations won't return to normal for at least six months, if ever, a recent Census survey said. READ MORE > More Tips: Rule of Thumb: Save for an Emergency or Pay Off Debt First? Twice a week, we break down the logic behind financial rules of thumb. Paying off debt and being prepared for an emergency are both important financial goals, but which takes priority? Learn what to consider to help you decide. READ MORE  > Balance Transfer Survey: Long Deals Have Dwindled But Fees, High Credit Standards Remain Credit card balance transfer promotions haven't completely faded away, but expect so-so offer periods, as well as fees and high credit standards to continue. READ MORE > How Expected Family Contribution Affects Your Eligibility for Financial Aid Learn how the FAFSA Expected Family Contribution (EFC) works and why it's one of the most crucial numbers in calculating your eligibility for college financial aid. READ MORE > The Perfect Budget Worksheet to Manage Your Savings Goals This worksheet will help you organize your savings goals and allows you to compare your goals to the rest of your budget. READ MORE > Take Control of Your Money Start the new year off strong by taking easy, daily steps toward a better financial life. For four weeks we'll email you a daily tip on paying down debt, making a budget, building your savings, and doing your taxes. SIGN UP > How the Fed Raises and Lowers Interest Rates The Fed raises or lowers interest rates through its FOMC meetings. It sets a target for banks to use for the fed funds rate. Here are the Fed tools. READ MORE > Email sent to: kholish2011.jobsearch@blogger.com You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to The Balance Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A DOTDASH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005 © 2021 Dotdash - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.

                                                           

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The right long-term savings account depends on your needs and goals. Consider fees, interest rates, and more before opening an account that best fits your financial plan. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

| TODAY How to Choose the Right Long-Term Savings Account The right long-term savings account depends on your needs and goals. Consider fees, interest rates, and more before opening an account that best fits your financial plan. READ MORE > More Tips: Janet Yellen Becomes First Female Treasury Secretary The Senate confirmed Janet Yellen as the new Treasury secretary Monday night, making her the first female in U.S. history to hold the role. READ MORE  > Why You Shouldn't Refinance Federal Student Loans During COVID-19 Federal student loans are in forbearance with no interest thanks to the CARES Act. Refinancing can make those federal protections and student loan relief disappear. READ MORE > Harriet Tubman Will Be on the New $20 Bill After All The Treasury Department has taken steps to speed up the effort of adding Harriet Tubman's image to the new $20 bill, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Monday. READ MORE > Pluses and Minuses of ACA Obama's Health Care Reform A look back at critisicms, facts and comments about ACA, Obamacare and health insurance reform, and where we may go next READ MORE > Take Control of Your Money Start the new year off strong by taking easy, daily steps toward a better financial life. For four weeks we'll email you a daily tip on paying down debt, making a budget, building your savings, and doing your taxes. SIGN UP > Best Small Business Tax Software of 2021 Small business tax software lets you maximize your deductions without spending a fortune. We review the best options based on support, guarantees, ease of use, and more. READ MORE > Email sent to: kholish2011.jobsearch@blogger.com You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to The Balance Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A DOTDASH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005 © 2021 Dotdash - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.

                                                           

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