Savings

Americans spent more on essential goods and home entertainment and spent less on travel and eating out, according to a new survey.

If taxpayers don't provide their direct deposit information by noon on May 13, they'll have to wait to receive their payment by mail.

Many Americans were severely underfunded for retirement well before COVID-19 existed. Now, in the face of rising unemployment and market turbulence, the outlook is even bleaker. Is it even possible to save for retirement while on unemployment?

While surveys have consistently shown that stimulus money recipients plan to use their payouts to pay for necessities, $1,200 and $2,400 stimulus payouts are a start, not an end-all panacea to this historic mess.

This is an unusual and unprecedented time for many individuals.

A recent federal relief package makes it easier for people financially harmed by the coronavirus outbreak to tap into their retirement savings. But should they use them?

This is particularly a problem for low-wage workers, including those who have borne the initial brunt of measures to stem the spread of infection, which closed stores, arenas, restaurants and hotels.

With finances strained by the coronavirus pandemic, making smart money decisions is crucial.

More businesses have stopped using banknotes due to the fear physical currency could spread coronavirus.

The White House's extension only applies to federal payments and returns.

The cash is expected to arrive within three weeks.

Many lenders are allowing borrowers to skip payments without being charged late fees or being considered delinquent.

The $2 trillion stimulus package that received congressional approval on Friday includes more than $370 billion in funding for small businesses.

The one-time bonus will be paid out on Friday.