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==== General advice - how to deal with money issues during a time of 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.
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or other types of assistance:
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* [[Assistance/Utilities|Utilities (phone, electricity, gas, wireless/cellphones,internet, etc)]]
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* [[Assistance/Economic Stimulus and Assistance by US Government|Economic Stimulus and Assistance by US Government]]
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* [[Assistance/Home Issues]] - Abuse, need for shelter, mental health issues, etc.
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* [[Work/Job Search and Unemployment|Work/Job Search and Unemployment Information]]
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== Sites providing many resources and links ==
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<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/>
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<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>
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==General advice - Financial Advice during the Pandemic==
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* [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]
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* [https://thewirecutter.com/money/prepare-for-coronavirus-recession/ Don’t Panic: Make These 3 Money Moves in Case the Coronavirus Causes a Recession]
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* [https://blog.mint.com/budgeting/how-to-build-emergency-budget/ How to Create an Emergency Budget to Deal With COVID-19]
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* [https://blog.mint.com/coronavirus-covid-19/managing-your-credit-during-coronavirus/ Managing Your Credit During Coronavirus]
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* [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?]
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==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]
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** [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 ==
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* [https://www.housingjusticeleague.org/covid19 Housing Justice League]
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[[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===
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* 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.
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* Contact the housing authority and read more here: www.atlantaga.gov/home/components/News/News/13322/672
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=== Mortgage / Homeowner Assistance===
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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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'''Jewish Family and Career Services'''
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* JF&CS offers emergency financial assistance. To see if you are eligible, call (770) 677-9389
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'''[https://nlcc-atl.org/homeless-prevention/ New Life Community Center]'''
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* 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/
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'''Nicholas House'''
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* 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.
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'''[https://nfcchelp.org/how-we-help/apply-for-help/ North Fulton Community Charities]'''
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* 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/
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'''[https://salvationarmyatlanta.org/financial-emergency-services/ Salvation Army]'''
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* 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:
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* [https://salvationarmyatlanta.org/financial-emergency-services/ Financial Emergency Services]
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* [https://salvationarmygeorgia.org/locations/ Locations]
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'''[http://zionhillcdc.org/ Zion Hill Community Development Corporation]'''
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To apply for assistance, call (404) 766-3141 and leave a message.
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==Student Loans==
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* [https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/coronavirus Federal Student Aid: Coronavirus and Forbearance Info for Students, Borrowers, and Parents]
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* [https://thewirecutter.com/money/federal-student-loan-interest-waiver-coronavirus/ Federal Student Loan Interest Waiver]
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==Banks & Credit Cards==
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* 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]
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* 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]
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* 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===
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* [https://www.ally.com/coronavirus-response Ally Bank]
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* [https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/company/notice/covid-19/ American Express]
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* [https://about.bankofamerica.com/promo/assistance/latest-updates-from-bank-of-america-coronavirus Bank of America]
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* [https://www.capitalone.com/about/newsroom/covid-19-faqs/ Capital One]
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* [https://www.chase.com/digital/resources/coronavirus Chase Bank]
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* [https://online.citi.com/US/JRS/pands/detail.do?ID=covid19 Citibank]
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* [https://www.53.com/content/fifth-third/en/alerts/covid-support.html Fifth Third Bank]
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* [https://www.marcus.com/us/en/media/blogs/info-on-covid19 Marcus by Goldman Sachs]
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* [https://www.paypal.com/us/smarthelp/home PayPal/PayPal Credit]
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* [https://www.pnc.com/en/customer-service/coronavirus-update.html PNC Bank]
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* [https://www.truist.com/coronavirus-information Truist Bank] (formerly SunTrust and BB&T Banks)
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* [https://www.usbank.com/splash/covid-19.html US Bank]
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* [https://newsroom.wf.com/press-release/corporate-and-financial/wells-fargo-announces-aid-customers-and-communities-impacted Wells Fargo Bank]
  
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===Travel and Airlines===
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* [https://www.cntraveler.com/story/as-airlines-refund-travelers-heres-how-to-get-cash-instead-of-a-voucher Yes, Airlines Really Do Have to Give You a Cash Refund]<br />
  
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Latest revision as of 01:56, 8 May 2020

This is for advice and news about dealing with your finances during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

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:

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

Coronavirus Relief Bill

Housing - Mortgages - Rent

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















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

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

Salvation Army

  • 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

Banks & Credit Cards


Info for specific financial institutions

Travel and Airlines

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