Coronavirus and your money: How to ask your bank for help, manage your credit score and more
How to manage your credit score during a crisis
Even in a financial crisis, credit scoring still works the same as it always has. But managing your credit may look a little different now as the coronavirus pandemic leads to widespread financial upheaval.
How to ask your bank or lender for help
Many banks, credit card issuers and other lenders have promised to help those impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, but you usually have to ask for it. Here’s how to do that the right way.
Should you use your emergency fund during the COVID-19 outbreak?
Emergency funds are just that — funds for an emergency — but those impacted by the coronavirus pandemic can proactively seek relief and adjust spending habits before tapping those reserves.
Ask a points nerd: What should I do with my travel credit card right now?
What should you do? Cancel your travel credit cards? Wait out the pandemic and eat the annual fee? Finally watch the TV series “Fargo?”
SmartMoney Podcast: ‘Where’s my coronavirus relief check?’
Welcome to NerdWallet’s SmartMoney podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions — in 15 minutes or less. This week’s question is from multiple listeners who want to know about coronavirus relief checks.