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Articles in March 2020

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   What Is a Recession? And How Do I Prepare For It?

   Holly Johnson March 31, 2020

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   Coronavirus, which causes COVID-19, has threatened to shut down our businesses and our lives for weeks and months to come. All of a sudden, our economy went from a period of rapid growth into a barrel roll toward a recession in a matter of weeks.

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   How Banks and Credit Card Issuers are Helping Consumers During the COVID-19 Crisis

   Holly Johnson March 25, 2020

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   Economic upheaval caused by COVID-19 will come with some inevitable consequences, and that’s particularly true when it comes to consumer finances. Banks and lenders are doing their part to lessen the damage and make keeping up with bills considerably easier.

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   7 Things to Do Now to Protect Your Finances from Covid-19

   Kat Tretina March 19, 2020

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   The coronavirus pandemic has already had a significant impact on our daily lives, and it’s even started affecting our bank accounts. Whether you’ve already been affected or are simply preparing for the worst, here are seven things you can do now to protect your finances.

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   4 Passive Income Strategies That Aren’t as Tough as You Think

   CreditSoup Staff March 16, 2020

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   The most lucrative passive income strategies almost certainly require a significant initial investment of time, money and effort. Still, lack of resources is no excuse for you to quit before you start. Check out these methods for using what you already have to generate a revenue stream:

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   When Life Gives You Lemons, Get a Personal Loan

   Chelsea Denning March 9, 2020

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   In the past, personal online loans developed a bad rep for extremely high interest rates. Over the years, many companies have disrupted the personal loan space with cheap loan options. The rates have become so competitive that some people prefer unsecured loans over traditional options. Here’s why.

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   5 Tax Myths Debunked

   Kat Tretina March 3, 2020

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   The deadline to file your federal tax return is quickly approaching. If you’re like most people, tax season fills you with dread. Often, people feel stressed by preparing their taxes because they’re overwhelmed and don’t fully understand the rules. To help you file your taxes accurately, let’s debunk the five most common tax myths.