Youre feeling anxious, and that should come as no surprise.
Youre probably stuck at home, and all the news is bad and scary.
Just dont let your anxiety paralyze you.
you’ve got the option to only binge Netflix for so long.
We asked a few financial experts for advice.
Here are five smart tips they gave us.
How theyll pay the bills?
Send the kids through school?
Nows a good time to start planning for the future by looking into a term life insurance policy.
Youre probably thinking: I dont have the time or money for that.
Plus, the peace of mind of knowing your family is taken care of is priceless.
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Getting a quotefrom Bestow takes minutes.
If youve got money youve invested, consider riding it out.
Investing doesnt require you throwing thousands of dollars at full shares of stocks.
But it makes it simple by breaking them down into categories based on your personal goals.
Want to invest conservatively right now?
Want to dip in with moderate or aggressive risk?
Do what you feel.
Ward, a certified financial planner in Indianapolis.
Subscription plans start at $1 a month2.
A good way to avoid spending this money is to separate it from your everyday checking account.
A mobile banking app calledVarois a smart and easy option.
Oh, and there are no monthly fees.
We know opening a new bank account isnt exactly everyones idea of fun, but Varo makes it easy.
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Chances are youre seriously overpaying with your current policy.
If its been more than six months since your last car insurance quote, you should look again.
Yep in just one minute you could save yourself $715 this year.
Thats some major cash back in your pocket.
You dont have to be an accountant or good at calculus to be successful at bookkeeping, either.
As long as youre motivated, a company calledBookkeeper Launchwill teach you everything it’s crucial that you know.
Theyll present you with short surveys every day, then ask you a few questions about them.
It only takes a minute to sign up and start getting paid.
1For Securities priced over $1,000, purchase of fractional shares starts at $0.05.
The Penny Hoarder is a Paid Affiliate/partner of Stash.
Investment advisory services offered by Stash Investments LLC, an SEC registered investment adviser.
Bestow Life Insurance products may not be available in all states.
Policy limitations or restrictions may apply.
Not available in New York.
Our program asks lifestyle and health questions to determine eligibility to get to avoid requiring a medical exam.
Rates will vary based on underwriting review.
Mike Brassfield ([email protected]) is a senior writer at The Penny Hoarder.
He is anxious, so anxious.
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
Ask one of these companies to help…
