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* [[Assistance/Utilities|Utilities (phone, electricity, gas, wireless/cellphones,internet, etc)]] | * [[Assistance/Utilities|Utilities (phone, electricity, gas, wireless/cellphones,internet, etc)]] | ||
| − | * | + | * [[Assistance/Economic Stimulus and Assistance by US Government|Economic Stimulus and Assistance by US Government]] |
| − | * [[Assistance/Home Issues]] - | + | * [[Assistance/Home Issues]] - Abuse, need for shelter, mental health issues, etc. |
| + | * [[Work/Job Search and Unemployment|Work/Job Search and Unemployment Information]] | ||
== Sites providing many resources and links == | == 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> | + | <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><br/> |
<big>[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16AmV7I7HZnqmKLtBzDqtu1k4cdvB_aGAQclaWCUKNz4/edit#gid=0 Love in the Time of Corona/El amor en el tiempo de Corona] - large number of listings on how to give and receive help</big> | <big>[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16AmV7I7HZnqmKLtBzDqtu1k4cdvB_aGAQclaWCUKNz4/edit#gid=0 Love in the Time of Corona/El amor en el tiempo de Corona] - large number of listings on how to give and receive help</big> | ||
==General advice - Financial Advice during the Pandemic== | ==General advice - Financial Advice during the Pandemic== | ||
| + | * [https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/04/17/your-money-pandemic/?arc404=true Your money and the pandemic] | ||
* [https://grow.acorns.com/ Acorns.com Financial Planning] | * [https://grow.acorns.com/ Acorns.com Financial Planning] | ||
* [https://thewirecutter.com/money/prepare-for-coronavirus-recession/ Don’t Panic: Make These 3 Money Moves in Case the Coronavirus Causes a Recession] | * [https://thewirecutter.com/money/prepare-for-coronavirus-recession/ Don’t Panic: Make These 3 Money Moves in Case the Coronavirus Causes a Recession] | ||
| + | * [https://blog.mint.com/budgeting/how-to-build-emergency-budget/ How to Create an Emergency Budget to Deal With COVID-19] | ||
| + | * [https://blog.mint.com/coronavirus-covid-19/managing-your-credit-during-coronavirus/ Managing Your Credit During Coronavirus] | ||
| + | * [https://blog.mint.com/coronavirus-covid-19/ask-a-cfp-how-do-i-manage-my-finances-during-covid-19/ Ask A CFP: How Do I Manage My Finances During COVID-19?] | ||
| − | + | ==Coronavirus Relief Bill== | |
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* [https://fortune.com/2020/03/25/stimulus-check-coronavirus-relief-bill-when-checks-sent-who-qualifies-how-much-retirees-taxable-direct-payment-faq/ Everything you need to know about the stimulus checks in the coronavirus relief bill] | * [https://fortune.com/2020/03/25/stimulus-check-coronavirus-relief-bill-when-checks-sent-who-qualifies-how-much-retirees-taxable-direct-payment-faq/ Everything you need to know about the stimulus checks in the coronavirus relief bill] | ||
** [https://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2020/04/10/irs-finally-launches-registration-tool-for-stimulus-checks/#43a08d414a7a IRS (Finally!) Launches Registration Tool For Stimulus Checks] | ** [https://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2020/04/10/irs-finally-launches-registration-tool-for-stimulus-checks/#43a08d414a7a IRS (Finally!) Launches Registration Tool For Stimulus Checks] | ||
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| + | ==Housing - Mortgages - Rent == | ||
* [https://www.housingjusticeleague.org/covid19 Housing Justice League] | * [https://www.housingjusticeleague.org/covid19 Housing Justice League] | ||
[[File:HousingJusticeLeague.jpg|thumb|left|On the other end of the phone, members of the Housing Justice League are waiting to answer questions and help identify resources in your community]] | [[File:HousingJusticeLeague.jpg|thumb|left|On the other end of the phone, members of the Housing Justice League are waiting to answer questions and help identify resources in your community]] | ||
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| − | + | ===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. | * 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 | * 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, [https://www.fhfa.gov/Homeownersbuyer/MortgageAssistance/Pages/Coronavirus-Assistance-Information.aspx visit this link for mortgage assistance information]. | If you are a homeowner who has been impacted by the coronavirus, [https://www.fhfa.gov/Homeownersbuyer/MortgageAssistance/Pages/Coronavirus-Assistance-Information.aspx visit this link for mortgage assistance information]. | ||
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To apply for assistance, call (404) 766-3141 and leave a message. | To apply for assistance, call (404) 766-3141 and leave a message. | ||
| − | + | ==Student Loans== | |
* [https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/coronavirus Federal Student Aid: Coronavirus and Forbearance Info for Students, Borrowers, and Parents] | * [https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/coronavirus Federal Student Aid: Coronavirus and Forbearance Info for Students, Borrowers, and Parents] | ||
* [https://thewirecutter.com/money/federal-student-loan-interest-waiver-coronavirus/ Federal Student Loan Interest Waiver] | * [https://thewirecutter.com/money/federal-student-loan-interest-waiver-coronavirus/ Federal Student Loan Interest Waiver] | ||
| − | == | + | ==Banks & Credit Cards== |
| + | * 22 APR 2020 [https://blog.mint.com/coronavirus-covid-19/what-financial-institutions-are-doing-to-help-their-customers/ What Financial Institutions Are Doing to Help Their Customers] | ||
* 20 APR 2020 [https://www.creditkarma.com/advice/i/coronavirus-credit-card-relief-options/ Coronavirus credit card payment and debt relief: How issuers are responding to COVID-19] | * 20 APR 2020 [https://www.creditkarma.com/advice/i/coronavirus-credit-card-relief-options/ Coronavirus credit card payment and debt relief: How issuers are responding to COVID-19] | ||
* 15 APR 2020 [https://thewirecutter.com/money/credit-cards/coronavirus-credit-card-payment-relief/ Can’t Pay Off Your Credit Card Due to Coronavirus? Your Bank May Be Able to Help.] | * 15 APR 2020 [https://thewirecutter.com/money/credit-cards/coronavirus-credit-card-payment-relief/ Can’t Pay Off Your Credit Card Due to Coronavirus? Your Bank May Be Able to Help.] | ||
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| + | ===Info for specific financial institutions=== | ||
* [https://www.ally.com/coronavirus-response Ally Bank] | * [https://www.ally.com/coronavirus-response Ally Bank] | ||
* [https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/company/notice/covid-19/ American Express] | * [https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/company/notice/covid-19/ American Express] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:56, 8 May 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)
- Economic Stimulus and Assistance by US Government
- Assistance/Home Issues - Abuse, need for shelter, mental health issues, etc.
- Work/Job Search and Unemployment Information
Sites providing many resources and links
Large number of helpful links by Public Health Awakened and The Spirit of 1848 COVID-19
Love in the Time of Corona/El amor en el tiempo de Corona - large number of listings on how to give and receive help
General advice - Financial Advice during the Pandemic
- Your money and the pandemic
- Acorns.com Financial Planning
- Don’t Panic: Make These 3 Money Moves in Case the Coronavirus Causes a Recession
- How to Create an Emergency Budget to Deal With COVID-19
- Managing Your Credit During Coronavirus
- Ask A CFP: How Do I Manage My Finances During COVID-19?
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
Banks & Credit Cards
- 22 APR 2020 What Financial Institutions Are Doing to Help Their Customers
- 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
