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An estimated 80 million Americans have by now received the highly anticipated government stimulus check through direct deposit. If you haven’t received it yet, go read this article immediately and figure out why. I Didn’t Get My Stimulus Check Yet Now, you’re probably thinking about what you should do with this money. Learning how best …

Lots of our members and people all across America got a nice bonus this week. $1200 or more in their bank account from the IRS. Maybe you’re not one of the lucky people, let’s go into a few reasons why you may not have received your payment and how you can solve the issue. Important …

The focus of my academic and professional career is redesigning financial services to work better for those who need them most. All too often, empowering tools are systematically inaccessible for working-class families. When solutions are made available, they are designed to be more expensive and punitive. The overdraft fee in America is a perfect example. In …

Coronavirus has sapped us from our regular routines and required us to evolve very quickly on the fly. Luckily there are many services to help out that are free to use. Industries and organizations have pitched in and offered free resources from entertainment and education to mental health in order for us to cope during …

Well, folks. A new threat is upon us. Scammers are using the Coronavirus crisis to take advantage of panicked citizens. This is not uncommon, especially when it comes to finances. This frenzy has created a growing number of concerns regarding the financial health of the American economy. While we wait for solid answers regarding stimulus …

There’s a great new web tool that the IRS has just released that will allow registration for economic impact payments for those who don’t normally file a tax return. This is a free service that was created for those who don’t need to file for various reasons as well as those who have too little …

As of March 16th, 2020, the Federal Reserve has decreased its interest rate by 100 points, leaving this percentage between 0 and .25 percent. Just two weeks before, on March 3rd, 2020, the interest rate was 1 to 1.25 percent. This drastic rate drop is a reaction to the Coronavirus and the effect that it …

As we continue to navigate through the Coronavirus crisis, we are maintaining our efforts to provide users with as much information as possible. In order to best serve you, we are working diligently to gather data and resources to best accommodate your questions and concerns during this time. Please check back weekly for updates on …

Many of us eligible to receive a stimulus check are wondering when and how we will be getting this money. Eligibility is based on income calculated from our 2018 and 2019 tax returns, and if you earned $75,000 or less a year, you can expect a check for $1,200. People with children can expect to …

Believe it or not, coupons have been around since the late 1800s. It may, in fact, take a global pandemic to help us appreciate and put to use, this reliable money-saver. It helps both the customer and the seller, especially during times of need. As much as we may not want to admit it, we all …

Amidst the changing economic situation due to the coronavirus outbreak, many Americans are struggling to manage their finances. We had the chance to sit down and chat (virtually of course!) with Len Kunin, one of our co-founders of Brigit and a well-traveled member of the financial community to seek his advice. Len started off working …

We’ve been told to stay home and practice social distancing. To some, it is as simple as that. For others, Coronavirus has hit much harder and has caused tough decisions either financially or how to handle medical emergencies. Let’s take a look at how we can help our communities, those on the frontline, and our …