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The IRS has a new online tool for those who haven't already supplied their bank information.

Want Relief Money Sooner? Give The IRS Your Bank Account Number

1:07pm April 15, 2020

by Scott Horsley

The Treasury has begun sending $1,200 relief payments to people economically affected by the coronavirus. The IRS set up a website for those who haven't already supplied their bank information.

Economy

Questions For An Employment Lawyer From Essential Workers

9:56pm April 14, 2020

Essential employees have lots of questions about what they should or should not do during the pandemic. Shannon Liss-Riordan, an employment attorney, answers their questions with NPR's Scott Simon.

Seattle musician Begin Nora has lost all her income in the coronavirus pandemic. With three teenagers to feed, she and her husband are eager to get the emergency government money.

How To Get Your $1,200 Emergency Payment Faster — But Watch Out For Debt Collectors

5:07pm April 13, 2020

by Chris Arnold

The federal government has begun sending $1,200 checks to millions of Americans. But some who need the money the most may have trouble actually getting it, and debt collectors may want it too.

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Economy

Coronavirus Budgeting Tips From A Financial Planner

4:55pm April 12, 2020

Financial planner Tiffany Aliche shares advice with NPR's Tom Gjelten on how to manage a budget during times of uncertainty.

Short on Cash? Advice For Families Stretching Their Budgets

Economy

Short on Cash? Here's Some Advice For Families Stretching Their Budgets

4:20pm April 09, 2020

by Yuki Noguchi

Many people who have lost jobs during the pandemic are still awaiting unemployment checks and are figuring out which bills to prioritize. Experts share unusual advice for these unusual times.

Economy

Questions From Small Business Owners On Accessing Federal Support

9:49pm April 08, 2020

by Danielle Kurtzleben

An NPR economics correspondent answers questions about what small business owners can do to access resources from the government during the coronavirus pandemic.

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With millions of people out of work, many are having trouble paying their rent, and an industry group says next month could be much worse.

Economy

Nearly A Third Of Renters Didn't Pay By 1st Week Of April

4:56pm April 08, 2020

by Chris Arnold

With so many people out of work, there was a steep jump in renters not paying on time, a trade group says. It says next month could be much worse if government help doesn't reach people in time.

What Happened Today: Racial Disparities In COVID-19 Deaths, Economic Relief Details

10:10pm April 07, 2020

NPR science and economics correspondents answer questions about the federal government's efforts to confront the virus.

Julia Hansen says her lender, Freedom Mortgage, told her that to get federally mandated help, she'd have to make an $8,000 payment in three months or "go into foreclosure."

Many Struggling Homeowners Not Getting The Mortgage Relief U.S. Promised

7:15pm April 07, 2020

by Chris Arnold

Millions of homeowners who've lost their incomes qualify to defer payments. But many say lenders are demanding unfair terms such as massive subsequent lump sum payments that they can't afford.