I’ve been self-isolating in Sweden for 5 weeks—here’s what it’s like
It’s been nearly five weeks since I first flew to Stockholm, Sweden, from New York City to visit my husband, who is a Swedish citizen and lives in his home…
Do you know your net worth? Create a personal balance sheet to find out
CNBC Make It is posting a new financial task to tackle each day for a month. These are all meant to be simple, time-sensitive activities to take your mind off…
Lawmakers put banks on notice: Stop charging overdraft fees during the coronavirus pandemic
With roughly 22 million Americans now out of work due to the coronavirus, having enough money to cover bills and buy essentials is a real concern for many. Those attempting…
Unemployed workers turn to each other for help getting through complex, crashed filing systems
The historic $2.2 trillion stimulus package dramatically expanded unemployment insurance benefits for the millions of workers losing jobs and wages during the coronavirus pandemic. But while the relief bill was…
What it’s like to be a working drag queen in NYC
David Brumfield, aka Lagoona Bloo, is a full-time drag queen in New York City. Before he discovered drag, David paid his bills as an actor, and supplemented his income as…
Asian consumers expect a 6-month financial hit from coronavirus, but are still spending on these things
Asian consumers are tightening their belts as they prepare for a coronavirus-induced hit to their finances, according to a new study. Shoppers in China, South Korea, India, Japan and Indonesia…
Bill and Melinda Gates stored food in their basement because they knew a pandemic was eventually coming
Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, people across the world have rushed to “panic buy” and stockpile food and toilet paper, fearing potential shortages. But Bill and Melinda Gates began to stockpile…
Don’t let your coronavirus anxiety cause you to make these money mistakes
The recent market volatility has no doubt caused increased stress and anxiety among investors. That alone is enough to lead someone to make a mistake. Add disruptions in our daily…
IRS’s coronavirus stimulus check tracking tool is not working for some people
Editor’s note: This article has been updated with comment from the IRS. A tool launched Wednesday by the Internal Revenue Service to track Americans’ stimulus relief checks is not working…
If you didn’t get a stimulus check today, don’t panic—here’s how to see when it’s coming
Over 80 million America will see the coronavirus stimulus checks deposited into their bank accounts today. If you haven’t gotten yours but are eligible for a payment, don’t worry —…