Times are challenging for everyone, and no matter your occupation, you are no doubt feeling financial strain thanks to COVID-19. It’s possible that the pandemic has not been kind to our checkbooks, our mental health, or our relationships.

Everyone experiences career setbacks from time to time, and while it may seem like the end of the world right now, you will get through this! All you need is a good plan. Here are some financial tips to help you make ends meet and get back on your feet.

Payments on federal student loans held by the Department of Education have been deferred until December 31, 2020. The memorandum also includes federal borrowers not having to pay interest during the extended deferment period.

August 14 is National Financial Awareness Day, a celebration of why it is important to be financially mindful. You have the power to take control of your money and become financially aware and responsible. Below are four tips you can practice to help you reach your long-term financial goals.

Conversations about defunding the police have grown into a nationwide outcry after the tragic deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.

Many of us are told by our teachers, counselors, and parents that college is the best choice. However, going to college is not for everyone. Choosing to attend college is a personal choice and should be considered an investment.

It is vital to understand what African Americans have had to fight to get to where we are now, so we can have a better understanding of what we need to do to keep pushing forward.

Unfortunately, a lesson or conversation that is often not had between parents and children is around money, therefore, leading to many people's lack of financial literacy.

On March 13, 2020, the President announced that interest would be waived on all federally held student loans.

These are four quick thoughts about navigating the financial implications of COVID-19.

Stix utilizes his platform to help build his hometown of Watts, California, into a thriving community by providing individuals and families with resources from financial education programs to charitable fundraising.

Financial educator Claressa Lesley, MBA, is the founder and CEO of Financial 411 Academy LLC, a company that promotes interactive financial literacy education among youth and young adults.

Anthony Copeman is a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI), founder and Chief Visionary of Financial Lituation, a digital platform to help young people reinvent their finances and reimagine their freedom.

Mohammed Faisal, CEO of Money Hub NYC, a 501c3 startup that teaches financial literacy to youth in disadvantaged neighborhoods throughout New York City.

It is also a good idea to consult with a financial advisor. A financial advisor provides financial services, such as short-term and long-term strategies for building wealth, defining personal and financial goals, and managing risk.