The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on employees globally, forcing many to work from home and many others out of work entirely. Over 3 million people have filed for unemployment in the U.S. since the beginning of March, leaving incomes unstable as bills, loans and other expenses loom.
As a result of the pandemic’s impact, on Friday the president signed the CARES Act, a $2 trillion stimulus bill to bring Americans some relief. For the 44.7 million people dealing with student loan debt, the bill provides some welcome assistance.
