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If you’re among those financially impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, you might be concerned about how to pay your mortgage or rent. Federal and state governments have announced plans to help struggling homeowners during this time.

Legal Aid Chicago has a list of resources for residents who need assistance with housing, food, utilities, unemployment compensation and more.

Here's a roundup of Block Club Chicago's guides on what to do if you need financial assistance, if you're sick, if you're stressed out and more.

The City of Chicago is mobilizing every resource at their disposal and collaborating with national, state and local partners to develop a comprehensive and coordinated response to the virus.

Your credit reports and scores play an important role in your future financial opportunities. You can use the steps below to manage and protect your credit during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.

The Federal Student Aid are actively monitoring the new coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak.

The IRS issued additional information about the economic impact payments.

The IRS issued additional information about the economic impact payments.

Ladder Up thanks Francine J. Lipman, a William S. Boyd Professor of Law at University of Nevada, Las Vegas for compiling this summary. The CARES Act was just signed into law, including a number of individual income tax provisions.  Here are some details on the Recovery Rebate Tax Credit:

The Village of Glenview is working with its school districts​, other local governments and local hospitals to make sure the information regarding the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is consistent and dependable.