The coronavirus pandemic is putting the jobs of millions of workers at risk. Last week alone 3.3 million people filed for unemployment. One of the main concerns is how people will take care of their mortgage and rent payments if they lose their jobs or see cuts in their hours and wages. This article provides a list of coronavirus mortgage relief programs available to homeowners and renters.

In all likelihood, your mortgage is the largest loan you’ll take out in your lifetime. Most Americans spend decades paying off their mortgage — and that means racking up a ton of interest. The good news is there s a tax deduction that can make your life a little easier. The mortgage interest deduction reduces the financial burden of mortgage interest, making it easier to become a homeowner.

Selling blood plasma is big business in the United States. It’s run by large corporations, such as Baxter International and Grigols, that bleed the most impoverished communities (source) to fuel a multibillion-dollar industry.

The IRS has just announced it is waiving the estimated IRS underpayment penalty for millions of taxpayers who fell short this year.

Depression is one of the most harmful and pervasive conditions among Americans. It is on the rise among all age groups, but particularly among teenagers and young adults. This is leading many to ask, why are Millennials so depressed?

The debt settlement industry has grown rapidly since 2005, when it first became a widely available option for consumers. Currently, 14 states limit access to debt settlement services, but it remains widely available in 36 states and the District of Columbia. Granted, it is still a controversial financial service and is strongly criticized by individuals and organizations like the National Consumer Law Center. Despite ongoing controversy, however, it is now a significant part of the debt relief sector — as well as an important contributor to the U.S. economy. This study compiles available data sources in search of a better understanding of how the industry works.

If you are a demographic economics nerd – and why else would you be reading an article on average millennial income? – you have probably read headlines like these.

A Partial Pay Installment Agreement (PPIA) is one of the best tax relief programs you have ever heard about. Offers in Compromise (OIC) get all the attention for their “pennies on the dollar” debt reduction potential. But there is a lot to love about partial pay installment agreements. In some cases, partial pay installment agreements provide an even better deal. They are certainly easier and faster to qualify for than OIC.

Few things in life impact your financial health more than your credit score. Even someone with a great job and plenty of money in the bank could find themselves denied for a loan or a lease application if they have a poor credit score. This raises an important question. How long will it take to improve your credit score?

A college education can be a great investment. College graduates earn 66% more than workers with just a high school diploma. And over their lifetime, the average college graduate earns around $1 million more than workers who didn’t receive a postsecondary education.