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Financial Literacy
CEDA Suburban Cook County Covid-19 Resources
CEDA will keep their essential services available to people in crisis and will be helping residents and communities who are unable to meet their basic needs.
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Chicago City Treasurer Covid-19 Resources
The virus and widespread closures to contain it are having a devastating and unprecedented impact on local businesses and families.
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Protecting your credit during the coronavirus pandemic
Your credit reports and scores play an important role in your future financial opportunities. You can use the steps below to manage and protect your credit during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
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Everything You Need to Know About the 2020 Recovery Rebate Tax Credit, But Don’t Even Know What to Ask
Ladder Up thanks Francine J. Lipman, a William S. Boyd Professor of Law at University of Nevada, Las Vegas for compiling this summary.
The CARES Act was just signed into law, including a number of individual income tax provisions. Here are some details on the Recovery Rebate Tax Credit:
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Credit Card Payment Assistance
As coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to incite global economic fears and threaten public health, credit card issuers are beginning to roll out assistance programs for cardholders who may be financially affected by the outbreak.
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Prioritizing Bills – CFPB
For expenses like utilities, phone and internet, mortgages, or insurance, many providers are offering flexibility to customers facing financial strain. Check with your service providers or dial your local non-emergency line, such as 311, for special resources available in your area.
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