As we are all experiencing firsthand, the spread of COVID-19 has changed the global landscape, affecting our financial, professional, and social environments. The sudden disruptions caused by this public health crisis are presenting economic challenges with growing repercussions. While some factors affecting financial well-being are beyond individual control, financial knowledge can help people better manage their finances through times of hardship and times of prosperity. On this page, GFLEC offers suggestions and resources to manage our personal finances and buffer ourselves against the financial emergency caused by COVID-19.
Ten Suggestions to Manage Money in the Time of Crisis
Learn What the National and Local Government is Providing in This Time of Crisis
Financial Resources From Government Agencies »
Lost Work Because of Coronavirus? How to Get Unemployment, Skip Loan Payments and More »
What to Do if You Lose Your Income »
A Guide to COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Relief »
What Non-tax Filers Need to Know About Economic Impact Payments »
IRS Statement about Second Economic Impact Payments »
Unemployment Insurance Relief During COVID-19 Outbreak »
Deciding How to Best Apply Your Stimulus Check »
Economic Impact Payment (EIP) Prepaid Debit Cards »
Economic Impact Payment (EIP) Prepaid Debit Cards (Spanish) »
How to Use Your Economic Impact Payment Prepaid Debit Card Without Paying a Fee »
Coronavirus: How to Manage Your Finances if You’re Sick or Disabled »
Repaying Mortgage Forbearance: What you Need to Know »
Learn About Possible Hardship Adjustments in Financial and Other Contracts
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Protect Yourself Financially From the Impact of the Coronavirus »
Mortgage Help for Homeowners Impacted by the Coronavirus »
Information for Student Loan Borrowers »
Mortgage and Housing Assistance During the Coronavirus National Emergency »
Mortgage Relief Deadlines Extended »
Protections for Renters During the Coronavirus Pandemic »
5 Steps to Ask for Mortgage Forbearance Due to the Coronavirus »
Revisit and Create a Budget to Manage the New Conditions Imposed by the Crisis
Coronavirus Budgeting Tips From a Financial Planner »
Should You Take Social Security Early to Weather Coronavirus? »
Three Budget Friendly Ways to Improve Your Financial Hygiene »
Are You Financially Fragile, or Could You Soon Be? Take This Quiz to Find Out »
How to Teach Your Kids About Money: 5 Tactics from the Experts »
Rebuild Over Time a Buffer Stock of Savings
Take Advantage of Lower Interest Rates
Take Advantage of Online Technology to Manage Your Money as Well as to Compare Terms and Search for the Best Offer Available
Comparison Shop for Financial
Products »
Online and Mobile Banking Tips for Beginners »
Frequently Asked Questions for Bank Customers Affected by Covid-19 »
Going Virtual With Your Financial Consultations During the Coronavirus Emergency »
The New Rules for Travel Insurance During the Summer of Coronavirus »
Manage Debt
Protect Yourself Financially From the Impact of the Coronavirus »
Which Debts and Bills Should You Pay Off First During COVID-19? »
My Financial Well-Being Plan: Credit and Debt »
Coronavirus and Dealing With Debt: Tips to Help Ease the Impact »
Credit Card Debt During Coronavirus: Relief Options and Tips »
Protect Your Credit Score
How to Manage Your Personal Finances During Times of Emergency
Director Lusardi's Interview | May 13, 2020
Financial Security During Challenging Times - Jean Chatzky’s Facebook Live
Director Lusardi's Interview | April 29, 2020
Managing Personal Finances During COVID-19 - Fieldstone Leadership Network SD Webinar
Kristen Burnell's Presentation | April 23, 2020
Teach Children About Personal Finance: Find Fun and Free Activities for Your Kids
Fast Lane Parent's Guide | April 2020
"How to Teach Financial Literacy to Kids in Uncertain Economic Times"
Director Lusardi's Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Interview | April 13, 2020
"3 Ways to Make Financial Literacy Month Count During the Coronavirus"
Director Lusardi's CNBC op-ed | April 1, 2020
"The Money Will Run Short for Many Americans. Start Planning Now for When it Happens"
Director Lusardi's CNBC op-ed | March 18, 2020
Building Financial Resilience in Turbulent Times – Online EBF Seminar
Director Lusardi's Presentation | March 24, 2020
"U.S. Workers, Businesses Lack Funds to Tide Them Over Until Help Comes"
Director Lusardi was quoted in this Wall Street Journal article. | March 24, 2020