MA Financial Resources for COVID-19

Stay Updated & Get Financial Tools

The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented disruptions in daily life and financial setbacks for people throughout the state. Here are timely resources for you to get public health updates, protect your identity, and learn about employment rights and unemployment benefits.

MyFinancialLifeMA

FINANCIAL EDUCATION TOOLS & RESOURCES

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Please use these financial education tools and resources to create a plan to pay your bills, access all of your state’s resources and protect your finances.

MyFinancialLife

MyFinancialLifeMA.org is a digital learning experience created by Treasurer Goldberg that provides money management strategies to help guide you through each stage of life.

MyFinancialLife Learning Lab by Everfi

Create a personalized financial playlist based on your needs right now and goals for the future. Visit the Office of Economic Empowerment’s MyFinancialLife Learning Lab.

Track Your Stimulus Payment Status

Millions of Americans are eligible for a $1,400 stimulus check, in addition to the two stimulus checks sent out in 2020. Check the status of your third payment and find out more information on the first two payments if you have yet to receive them.

GET YOUR STIMULUS CHECK

OEE’s PANDEMIC RESPONSE

Money Talk Tuesdays

We launched these workshops to connect financial experts to MA residents where they could access them: for free on their computers. Each workshop features a new topic, hosted by experts in financial wellness, growing wealth, retirement planning, and more!

2021 EqualPayMA Roundtable Series

This year we launched a new virtual webinar series to highlight equal pay days affiliated with different demographic groups and how the pandemic affected women workers.

Financial Education for Massachusetts Employees and Retirees

In December 2020, we launched a statewide program to provide Massachusetts state employees and retirees the tools and resources required to make informed financial decisions throughout one’s lifetime.

BEWARE OF SCAMS AMID COVID-19

Guidance on Coronavirus Resources & Consumer Scams

Watch out for potential scams amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. Be on alert for suspicious calls or emails.

FDIC: Announcements

Learn more about the FDIC announcements and guidances during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Contact the Better Business Bureau If You Suspect Fraud

Report any potential scams to the Better Business Bureau online or by calling 1-800-828-5000.

UNEMPLOYMENT SUPPORT

Information on Unemployment and Coronavirus (COVID-19)

We know that many Massachusetts residents have experienced a change in their employment status recently. Unemployment claims are managed by the Department of Unemployment Assistance. Please visit the following resources to find the most up-to-date information on programs available to you.

What To Do If You’ve Become Unemployed in MA

This guide will steer you through the steps you need to take after losing a job.

FAQs About COVID-19: Employee Rights and Employer Obligations

Here is general guidance on some of the most frequently asked questions concerning COVID-19 related disruptions in the workplace.