New tool allows renters to check if they're protected by fed's eviction moratorium

New tool allows renters to check if they're protected by fed's eviction moratorium

Tenants worried about paying rent during the coronavirus crisis can use a new tool unveiled earlier this week by the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which oversees mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to check whether they are protected under a federal eviction moratorium.

Tenants worried about paying rent during the coronavirus crisis can use a new tool unveiled earlier this week by the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which oversees mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to check whether they are protected under a federal eviction moratorium.

Many Georgia unemployment hiccups due to certification issues

Many Georgia unemployment hiccups due to certification issues

It’s been weeks now that many of you have tried to file for unemployment. And we know it hasn’t been easy. 

It’s been weeks now that many of you have tried to file for unemployment. And we know it hasn’t been easy. 

Fed's rent protection doesn't cover 75 percent of renters

Fed's rent protection doesn't cover 75 percent of renters

For families living paycheck-to-paycheck, paying rent was already a struggle. But the CARES Act, which provides protection from eviction right now, is a lifesaver for some but not most renters.

For families living paycheck-to-paycheck, paying rent was already a struggle. But the CARES Act, which provides protection from eviction right now, is a lifesaver for some but not most renters.

Guardianship, medical directives changed in wills in face of COVID-19

Guardianship, medical directives changed in wills in face of COVID-19

If there is one business sector that’s seen an uptick in work, it’s for lawyers who specialize in wills. Even before COVID-19, creating a will was important. It’s for everybody.  A will lays out your wishes before your family gets into a stressful situation like death or illness.

If there is one business sector that’s seen an uptick in work, it’s for lawyers who specialize in wills. Even before COVID-19, creating a will was important. It’s for everybody.  A will lays out your wishes before your family gets into a stressful situation like death or illness.

What if you can't pay your rent?

What if you can't pay your rent?

The Coronavirus shutdown has already caused major changes in the lives of most Americans. Whether we are social distancing or experiencing the disease first-hand, we all are affected.  And one result of the virus is that many Americans are now unemployed, but your landlord says the rent is still due on the first of the month. 

The Coronavirus shutdown has already caused major changes in the lives of most Americans. Whether we are social distancing or experiencing the disease first-hand, we all are affected.  And one result of the virus is that many Americans are now unemployed, but your landlord says the rent is still due on the first of the month. 

Credit card issuers will lower credit limits amid coronavirus outbreak

Credit card issuers will lower credit limits amid coronavirus outbreak

Many families may rely on credit cards to get through this tough time, but know that credit card companies are very likely about to lower your credit limit. This happened to most of us during the recession in 2008. That $3,000 card limit card was suddenly $1,500.

Many families may rely on credit cards to get through this tough time, but know that credit card companies are very likely about to lower your credit limit. This happened to most of us during the recession in 2008. That $3,000 card limit card was suddenly $1,500.

Pandemic unemployment assistance is in the mail

Pandemic unemployment assistance is in the mail

Unemployment numbers continue to rise. A Georgia Department of Labor spokeswoman reports they processed last month more than one million claims. That’s more than the combined total for the previous three years. But starting today, some businesses are allowed to re-open. But what does this do to employees still seeking benefits? 

Unemployment numbers continue to rise. A Georgia Department of Labor spokeswoman reports they processed last month more than one million claims. That’s more than the combined total for the previous three years. But starting today, some businesses are allowed to re-open. But what does this do to employees still seeking benefits? 

New home sales plunge 15.4% in March as virus hits

New home sales plunge 15.4% in March as virus hits

Sales of new single-family homes dropped to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 627,000 last month, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Sales of new single-family homes dropped to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 627,000 last month, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.

6 steps to finding the perfect rental home

6 steps to finding the perfect rental home

Homeownership rates have been falling for the past eight years, according to a report by Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies. That means more people are renting, making it harder to find a rental home.

Homeownership rates have been falling for the past eight years, according to a report by Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies. That means more people are renting, making it harder to find a rental home.

How to spot a counterfeit stimulus check: Secret Service, Treasury warn against coronavirus relief fraud

How to spot a counterfeit stimulus check: Secret Service, Treasury warn against coronavirus relief fraud

The Secret Service and the Treasury Department are working together to help individuals protect themselves from counterfeit stimulus checks, as the Trump administration plans to mail millions of coronavirus relief checks to Americans later this month.

The Secret Service and the Treasury Department are working together to help individuals protect themselves from counterfeit stimulus checks, as the Trump administration plans to mail millions of coronavirus relief checks to Americans later this month.

SBA loans runs dry but unemployment assistance on its way

SBA loans runs dry but unemployment assistance on its way

The nearly $350 billion financial lifeline meant to save America’s small businesses is empty and waiting for a federal re-fill. 

The nearly $350 billion financial lifeline meant to save America’s small businesses is empty and waiting for a federal re-fill. 

Handy list for error-free unemployment claims

Handy list for error-free unemployment claims

Perhaps the most questions we get from viewers is about applying for unemployment these days. Here’s a comprehensive list of things that will keep your claim moving more smoothly for both employers and individuals. 

Perhaps the most questions we get from viewers is about applying for unemployment these days. Here’s a comprehensive list of things that will keep your claim moving more smoothly for both employers and individuals. 

Paycheck Protection Program expands to FinTech

Paycheck Protection Program expands to FinTech

Small businesses are the lifeblood of the economy. In the age of COVID-19, they are closing up shop at an alarming rate, but money promised through the federal Paycheck Protection Program has already been deposited into accounts. 

Small businesses are the lifeblood of the economy. In the age of COVID-19, they are closing up shop at an alarming rate, but money promised through the federal Paycheck Protection Program has already been deposited into accounts. 

More unemployment workers can access benefits Monday

More unemployment workers can access benefits Monday

The March unemployment figures came down yesterday from the Georgia Department of Labor. They processed more claims in seven days than in all of 2019.

The March unemployment figures came down yesterday from the Georgia Department of Labor. They processed more claims in seven days than in all of 2019.