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'''This is for advice and news about dealing with your finances during the COVID-19 Pandemic.''' | '''This is for advice and news about dealing with your finances during the COVID-19 Pandemic.''' | ||
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Some banks, insurance companies (auto, home), and other financial businesses are taking measures for the convenience and well-being of their customers. This is specifically aimed towards banks and other businesses that deal directly with your money. | Some banks, insurance companies (auto, home), and other financial businesses are taking measures for the convenience and well-being of their customers. This is specifically aimed towards banks and other businesses that deal directly with your money. | ||
or other types of assistance: | or other types of assistance: | ||
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* [[Assistance/Utilities|Utilities (phone, electricity, gas, wireless/cellphones,internet, etc)]] | * [[Assistance/Utilities|Utilities (phone, electricity, gas, wireless/cellphones,internet, etc)]] | ||
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| + | == Sites providing many resources and links == | ||
| + | <big>[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1mUOmJK_bSP3hlcUYPWsKMsSo_fHQDdnOe5ayECLuxvA/htmlview Large number of helpful links by Public Health Awakened and The Spirit of 1848 COVID-19] </big> | ||
==General advice - Financial Advice during the Pandemic== | ==General advice - Financial Advice during the Pandemic== | ||
Revision as of 14:21, 22 April 2020
This is for advice and news about dealing with your finances during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Contents
Some banks, insurance companies (auto, home), and other financial businesses are taking measures for the convenience and well-being of their customers. This is specifically aimed towards banks and other businesses that deal directly with your money. or other types of assistance:
- Utilities (phone, electricity, gas, wireless/cellphones,internet, etc)
- Assistance/Home Issues - abuse, need for shelter, mental health issues, etc.
Sites providing many resources and links
Large number of helpful links by Public Health Awakened and The Spirit of 1848 COVID-19
General advice - Financial Advice during the Pandemic
- Acorns.com Financial Planning
- Don’t Panic: Make These 3 Money Moves in Case the Coronavirus Causes a Recession
Categories of Financial Help
Housing - Mortgages - Rent
Section 8
- If you have a Section 8 voucher or live in an Atlanta Housing property, and have lost income due to COVID-19, they can cancel your rent for up to 2 months.
- Contact the housing authority and read more here: www.atlantaga.gov/home/components/News/News/13322/672
Mortgage / Homeowner Assistance
If you are a homeowner who has been impacted by the coronavirus, visit this link for mortgage assistance information.
Jewish Family and Career Services
- JF&CS offers emergency financial assistance. To see if you are eligible, call (770) 677-9389
- New Life Community Center offers financial assistance for rent and/or utility payments. Visit this link for more information: https://nlcc-atl.org/homeless-prevention/
Nicholas House
- If you are a Fulton County family experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19, you can call (404) 622-0973 to see if you qualify for emergency assistance. Nicholas House only assists families.
North Fulton Community Charities
- Serves individuals and families in north Fulton County. Cities covered include Crabapple, Johns Creek, Haynes Bridge and Roswell. Visit this link to apply for assistance: https://nfcchelp.org/how-we-help/apply-for-help/
- The Salvation Army provides emergency financial assistance for rent/mortgages, utilities, and other expenses. Call (404) 486-2888 or contact your local branch directly for more information:
- Financial Emergency Services
- Locations
Zion Hill Community Development Corporation To apply for assistance, call (404) 766-3141 and leave a message.
Student Loans
- Federal Student Aid: Coronavirus and Forbearance Info for Students, Borrowers, and Parents
- Federal Student Loan Interest Waiver
Credit Cards
- 20 APR 2020 Coronavirus credit card payment and debt relief: How issuers are responding to COVID-19
- 15 APR 2020 Can’t Pay Off Your Credit Card Due to Coronavirus? Your Bank May Be Able to Help.
Info for specific financial institutions
- Ally Bank
- American Express
- Bank of America
- Capital One
- Chase Bank
- Citibank
- Fifth Third Bank
- Marcus by Goldman Sachs
- PayPal/PayPal Credit
- PNC Bank
- Truist Bank (formerly SunTrust and BB&T Banks)
- US Bank
- Wells Fargo Bank
