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The COVID-19 pandemic has likely caused great disruption and stress in your life.

Taking precautions to slow the spread of COVID-19 has meant that many of us are at home more and have more free time as a result.

The uncertainty and changes from COVID-19 that we discussed on our blog a month ago have become even scarier and more stressful.

If you have been laid off during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are steps you need to take right away, which we shared in a previous blog post.

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) Month.

The federal moratorium on foreclosures, created during the COVID-19 pandemic for all federally-backed home loans under the CARES Act, expired on July 31, 2021.

If you were employed in 2020, you’ve probably received W-2 forms from your employer and likely started to gather the necessary documents to file your tax returns.

The process of purchasing a home has changed dramatically since the rise of COVID-19, with more of the work being done virtually.

LSS Financial Counseling thanks all who serve or have served in the armed forces.

Individuals and families who have struggled to pay their rent during the COVID-19 pandemic have received protection from eviction since March 2020 through federal and state actions.

Have you fallen behind on your rent and utilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, or are you worried about future rent/utility payments?

To ease the economic impact from COVID-19, the federal government passed a $2 trillion spending bill in March.

Managing your household’s finances during this pandemic is difficult, especially if you’ve lost income because of a layoff, furlough or reduced hours.

Have the past twelve months have been challenging?

Financial assistance is available for Minnesotans struggling to pay their rent, mortgage or other housing costs because of the pandemic.

May is National Military Appreciation Month, honoring the services and sacrifices that current and former members of the military have made for the nation.

From September 15 through October 15, LSS Financial Counseling celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and the contributions and achievements of Hispanic and Latino/a Americans.

In a previous blog post, I described ways you could eat more frugally and improve your finances, your health and your relationships.

Job loss, a reduction in income, injury or other medical issues, or separation from a significant other can greatly impact your ability to keep up on your mortgage payments.

April is Financial Literacy Month, an opportunity to increase your knowledge and skills to manage your finances.

Identity theft can literally happen to anyone.

I’ll admit right away that I don’t have the professional expertise that my colleagues in LSS Financial Counseling share with people wanting to increase their financial wellness.

Thanks to the CARES Act approved in March 2020, federal student loan borrowers didn't have to make loan payments or and didn't accrue any interest on those loans from March 13 through September 30, 2020.

I’ve been tempted by all the online streaming shows during this time of social distancing.