TO US IN A FEW DAYS. BUT WHAT SHOULD YOU DO WITH THE MONEY? DAVE MCDANIEL HAS MORE. >> IT IS FOOD ON YOUR TABLE. DAVE: JOE SAYS PRIORITIZE WHERE THE MONEY GOES AND DON’T BE AFRAID TO ASK FOR TEMPORARY CHANGES. >> COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR LENDER OR LANDLORD AND SEE IF YOU CAN GET TEMPORARY FORBEARANCE. COMMUNICATE. DAVE: FOR ESSENTIAL WORKERS REPORTING TO WORK, YOUR PAYCHECKS WILL GET YOU TO COME IN BUT YOU ARE REMINDED THE FEDERAL STIMULUS CHECK STILL COULD BE A FUTURE SAFETY NET. >> HANG ONTO IT. YOUR SITUATION COULD CHANGE TOMORROW. DAVE: A REMINDER THAT THE VIRUS IS STILL A HUGE ISSUE IN THE TIMELINE IS UNCLEAR. >> IF YOU CAN PAY YOUR BILLS NOW WITH INCOME YOU HAVE, SET IT ASIDE. DO NOT SPEND IT FOOLISHLY. DAVE: ON THE OTHER SIDE, ONCE THINGS CALM DOWN, YOU
How to handle your stimulus money, according to experts
Updated: 8:08 AM EDT Apr 9, 2020
Many Americans will soon receive stimulus money as a result of COVID-19.WESH 2 News spoke with an expert about how people should prioritize spending their money.Experts say even while paying bills, people should prioritize where their money goes and they should not be afraid to ask for temporary changes, such as temporary forbearance.For essential workers, their paychecks will continue to come in — and they are advised to save their money, because situations can change.
Many Americans will soon receive stimulus money as a result of COVID-19.
WESH 2 News spoke with an expert about how people should prioritize spending their money.
Experts say even while paying bills, people should prioritize where their money goes and they should not be afraid to ask for temporary changes, such as temporary forbearance.
For essential workers, their paychecks will continue to come in — and they are advised to save their money, because situations can change.
