You Ask, Equifax Answers: Is Now a Good Time to Open a New Credit Card?
You may have been tempted to open a new credit card during the COVID-19 pandemic. But is it a good idea?
The novel coronavirus rocked the globe, leaving many financially insecure in 2020 and beyond. Global pandemics are not a commonplace event, and in the wake of navigating the new normal, we learned how to address different stressors during the pandemic, such as keeping up with credit card debt during a financial crisis and what to consider when looking for a new job. Our COVID and credit section addresses prevalent issues such as the ins and outs of health savings accounts, things to consider before you borrow or sign on the dotted line with a lender, and what to know about covering medical expenses with a credit card. Explore articles that detail how to jumpstart your career after having to take time off for caregiving, how an eviction affects your credit scores, and how COVID-19 affects your student loans. What's more, articles address how to build an emergency fund, signs that you may have been the victim of tax ID theft, and how you can best prioritize your debt payments. Other topics such as filing for unemployment benefits, how you can save for your future while living paycheck to paycheck, and whether you should pay off debts before saving money are explored.
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[Video] COVID + Credit: Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, the CARES Act and You
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance is a key aspect of the 2020 CARES Act. Learn how it provides relief to unemployed Americans.
COVID + Credit: Where to Get Help
You may be facing unexpected and difficult financial obstacles right now. Here’s where you can go for help.
Women and Work: How Can I Restart my Career?
The COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly hard on working women. If you’ve left the workforce, here’s how you can restart your career.
COVID + Credit: How Has COVID-19 Affected Your Insurance Needs?
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the lives of Americans everywhere, but has it affected your insurance needs?
COVID + Credit: A Primer on the Paycheck Protection Program
What you need to know about the Paycheck Protection Program, part of the recently passed CARES Act.
COVID + Credit: 4 Things To Know About Stimulus Checks & the CARES Act
Deciphering the aid available to you through the newly passed CARES Act.
[Video] COVID + Credit: Unemployment and the Covid Pandemic
What to know if you’ve recently found yourself permanently or temporarily out of work because of COVID-19.
COVID+Credit: When will I get my $1,200 Stimulus Check?
The CARES Act has promised economic relief nationwide. When can you expect your stimulus payment?
Equifax CreditTalks
Listen to the first episode of Equifax's new podcast: CreditTalks. Hosted by Ilyce Glink, CreditTalks helps you better understand our evolving financial world.
Equifax Survey, Early September Insights: Cautious Optimism About COVID-19, Economy
Equifax Consumer Credit Confidence Survey, Wave 10: Consumers feel cautiously optimistic about the COVID-19 pandemic, but economic uncertainty continues.
COVID + Credit: Five Strategies to Consider When Job Hunting During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Job hunting today is more competitive than ever. Consider these 5 strategies for the pandemic job market.