Frequently Asked Questions
Offices and factories have shut down. Hospitals are scrambling for equipment and beds. With many people required to stay at home, people working in grocery stores and retail shops are now essential workers.
The crisis has injected uncertainty into what used to be mundane tasks for many people: Is that doorknob safe to touch? Can I go to the gym or do my laundry? Can I hug my grandparents?
We know you have questions about staying healthy, about what to do if you’ve lost your job, what has happened to your retirement investments and which businesses are still open and why.
Below are some of the most common questions and answers on health, life, politics, travel & money.
Health
Help me understand the economic fallout.
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
Should I be putting my money in a mattress?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
My taxes are due in April. What do I do?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
Will I be paid if I’m told to stay home?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
Should I refinance my mortgage?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
What should I do with my 401(k)?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
What does ‘stay at home’ mean?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
Is it ethical to order delivery in a pandemic?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
How can I exercise if I’m cooped up all day?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
Can I have friends over?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
Life
Help me understand the economic fallout.
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
Should I be putting my money in a mattress?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
My taxes are due in April. What do I do?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
Will I be paid if I’m told to stay home?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
Should I refinance my mortgage?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
What should I do with my 401(k)?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
What does ‘stay at home’ mean?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
Is it ethical to order delivery in a pandemic?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
How can I exercise if I’m cooped up all day?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
Can I have friends over?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
Travel
Help me understand the economic fallout.
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
Should I be putting my money in a mattress?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
My taxes are due in April. What do I do?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
Will I be paid if I’m told to stay home?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
Should I refinance my mortgage?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
What should I do with my 401(k)?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
What does ‘stay at home’ mean?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
Is it ethical to order delivery in a pandemic?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
How can I exercise if I’m cooped up all day?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
Can I have friends over?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
Politics
Help me understand the economic fallout.
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
Should I be putting my money in a mattress?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
My taxes are due in April. What do I do?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
Will I be paid if I’m told to stay home?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
Should I refinance my mortgage?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
What should I do with my 401(k)?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
What does ‘stay at home’ mean?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
Is it ethical to order delivery in a pandemic?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
How can I exercise if I’m cooped up all day?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
Can I have friends over?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
Money
Help me understand the economic fallout.
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
Should I be putting my money in a mattress?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
My taxes are due in April. What do I do?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
Will I be paid if I’m told to stay home?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
Should I refinance my mortgage?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
What should I do with my 401(k)?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
What does ‘stay at home’ mean?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
Is it ethical to order delivery in a pandemic?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
How can I exercise if I’m cooped up all day?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
Can I have friends over?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
Staying In
Help me understand the economic fallout.
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
Should I be putting my money in a mattress?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
My taxes are due in April. What do I do?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
Will I be paid if I’m told to stay home?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
Should I refinance my mortgage?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
What should I do with my 401(k)?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
What does ‘stay at home’ mean?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
Is it ethical to order delivery in a pandemic?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
How can I exercise if I’m cooped up all day?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
Can I have friends over?
With more states across America ordering millions to stay home, and Britain joining the rest of Europe in shuttering nonessential
businesses and...
