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Bank of America said last week it would allow retail customers to defer payments on credit cards, auto loans and mortgages.

On Thursday, the number of confirmed cases in the U.S. passed that of both China and Italy, becoming the largest outbreak in the world.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said on Friday that the coronavirus economic stimulus bill before Congress is not an airline bailout and that taxpayers will be compensated for relief given to companies hobbled by the global pandemic.

"It's the wildcard. It's the thing that no one seems to be able to stop. And it's deflationary not at a time we want to see deflation," CNBC's Jim Cramer said.

The state has already spent $1 billion trying to stymie the outbreak and estimates that business closures will cost roughly $10 billion to $15 billion in lost revenue.

Money experts typically recommend setting aside three to six months' worth of living expenses in an emergency fund. Does this rule of thumb still apply today, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to threaten the global economy?

What you should do depends on your age and where you stand financially, says Ric Edelman, founder and chairman of Edelman Financial Engines, ranked the No. 1 top registered financial advisory firm by Barron's in 2019.

Yelp said this week it was partnering with GoFundMe to provide a "seamless way" for people to donate to businesses being hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Be in no doubt that I can continue ... to communicate with all my top team, to lead the national fight back against coronavirus," Johnson said in a video posted to social media.

You can take money out of your 401(k) without penalty, but there are a couple of caveats you need to know before you make this dicey financial move.

U.S. consumer spending rose moderately in February and momentum is set to fade rapidly in the coming months, with the coronavirus pandemic upending life for Americans.

With travel at a near standstill amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Department of Homeland Security is delaying the Real ID enforcement deadline to Oct. 1, 2021.

Omega Family Office founder and billionaire investor Leon Cooperman said Friday that he's betting on a turnaround in oil prices.

If you are looking to embark on some self-improvement while stuck at home during the coronavirus outbreak, consider taking some free online college courses.

Major stock indexes have made back more than half their losses this week, but analysts say the bottom may not be in.

"If the economic shutdown goes beyond April into the third quarter, I would be less optimistic," the Omega Advisors founder told CNBC on Friday.

"People across Alphabet are volunteering time (and) I've never seen so much commitment to do the right thing," said Jessica Mega, chief medical and scientific officer at Verily.

Hospitals are facing ventilator shortages that could mean the difference between life and death for many patients.

"Our death toll curve is now worse than when China was at the same stage," Haven CEO Dr. Atul Gawande tells CNBC.

The stocks making the biggest moves in premarket trading include Gap, KB Home, Lululemon, Toyota, and more.