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Presidential Elections and Your Money

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Presidential elections have impact and implications across all areas of personal finance. As you cast your vote this year, we've researched and uncovered all of the ways the president-elect can impact your money.

Study: How Americans Are Preparing Their Finances for the 2020 Election

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43% of Americans are actively preparing their finances for the upcoming election and a possible change of administration. We surveyed 2,000 Americans to find out exactly how they're getting ready.

Study: How Americans Are Preparing Their Finances for the 2020 Election

How to Prepare Financially for an Election

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Whether it's a national or a local election, here are some great ways to get your finances in order ahead of new representatives.

How to Prepare Your Finances During Election Season

Here's what to keep in mind when it comes to interest rates and elections.

How the Election Will Affect Interest Rates

What Can the President Affect When it Comes to Your Wallet?

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Regardless of party, here's what the president can and can't do when it comes to mortgages.

How the President-Elect Can Affect Mortgages

Here's what you need to know about how the president could affect CD interest rates.

How the President-Elect Can Affect CDs

If you're looking to get a new credit card, here's what to consider during election time.

How the President-Elect Can Affect Credit Cards

Looking for a personal loan? Here's how the president could change your decision-making process.

How the President-Elect Can Affect Personal Loans

Here's what you need to know about the president and your savings accounts.

How the President-Elect Can Affect Savings Accounts

Here's how president's actions and policies can indirectly affect your portfolio.

How the President-Elect Can Affect Brokerages

The 2020 Election and Your Money

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Here are the implications of the 2020 election and your personal finances.

The 2020 Election Could Impact Your Personal Finances. Here's How

Before November 3, 2020 you might want to consider these money tips.

4 Money Moves to Consider This Election Season

Where Do the Candidates Stand on These Issues?

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When it comes to income, here's what you need to consider about former vice president Joe Biden and president Donald Trump.

Biden vs. Trump: Here's Where Each Candidate Stands on Income

Debt is a hot topic every election season. Here is more on where each candidate stands.

Biden vs. Trump: Here's Where Each Candidate Stands on Debt

In need of affordable housing or feel strongly about affordable housing issues? This piece dives into what the 2020 presidential candidates are saying.

Biden vs. Trump: Here's Where Each Candidate Stands on Affordable Housing

2020 Voting Resources

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Election day is November 3, 2020, though early voting is available in many states. The resources below are to help you make sure you're ready to vote.

Are you registered to vote?

Confirm voter registration here

Not registered yet?

Register to vote here

Not sure where to vote?

Check your polling place here

Not sure about your state's deadline to vote?

Check your state's deadlines here

What you need to vote

Voter identification requirements by state