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− | ''' | + | '''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. | ||
+ | or other types of assistance: | ||
+ | * [[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]] - Abuse, need for shelter, mental health issues, etc. | ||
+ | * [[Work/Job Search and Unemployment|Work/Job Search and Unemployment Information]] | ||
− | === General advice - | + | == 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><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> | ||
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+ | ==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://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?] | ||
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+ | ==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] | ||
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+ | ==Housing - Mortgages - Rent == | ||
+ | * [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]] | ||
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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. | ||
+ | * Contact the housing authority and read more here: www.atlantaga.gov/home/components/News/News/13322/672 | ||
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+ | === 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]. | ||
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+ | '''Jewish Family and Career Services''' | ||
+ | * JF&CS offers emergency financial assistance. To see if you are eligible, call (770) 677-9389 | ||
+ | '''[https://nlcc-atl.org/homeless-prevention/ New Life Community Center]''' | ||
+ | * 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''' | ||
+ | * 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]''' | ||
+ | * 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/ | ||
+ | * | ||
+ | '''[https://salvationarmyatlanta.org/financial-emergency-services/ 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: | ||
+ | * [https://salvationarmyatlanta.org/financial-emergency-services/ Financial Emergency Services] | ||
+ | * [https://salvationarmygeorgia.org/locations/ Locations] | ||
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+ | '''[http://zionhillcdc.org/ Zion Hill Community Development Corporation]''' | ||
+ | To apply for assistance, call (404) 766-3141 and leave a message. | ||
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+ | ==Student Loans== | ||
+ | * [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] | ||
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+ | ==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] | ||
+ | * 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=== | ===Info for specific financial institutions=== | ||
+ | * [https://www.ally.com/coronavirus-response Ally Bank] | ||
+ | * [https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/company/notice/covid-19/ American Express] | ||
+ | * [https://about.bankofamerica.com/promo/assistance/latest-updates-from-bank-of-america-coronavirus Bank of America] | ||
+ | * [https://www.capitalone.com/about/newsroom/covid-19-faqs/ Capital One] | ||
+ | * [https://www.chase.com/digital/resources/coronavirus Chase Bank] | ||
+ | * [https://online.citi.com/US/JRS/pands/detail.do?ID=covid19 Citibank] | ||
+ | * [https://www.53.com/content/fifth-third/en/alerts/covid-support.html Fifth Third Bank] | ||
+ | * [https://www.marcus.com/us/en/media/blogs/info-on-covid19 Marcus by Goldman Sachs] | ||
+ | * [https://www.paypal.com/us/smarthelp/home PayPal/PayPal Credit] | ||
+ | * [https://www.pnc.com/en/customer-service/coronavirus-update.html PNC Bank] | ||
+ | * [https://www.truist.com/coronavirus-information Truist Bank] (formerly SunTrust and BB&T Banks) | ||
+ | * [https://www.usbank.com/splash/covid-19.html US Bank] | ||
+ | * [https://newsroom.wf.com/press-release/corporate-and-financial/wells-fargo-announces-aid-customers-and-communities-impacted Wells Fargo Bank] | ||
+ | ===Travel and Airlines=== | ||
+ | * [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.
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