MILWAUKEE, Wis. (SPECTRUM NEWS) - Our worlds and our wallets are being greatly affected by the coronavirus pandemic and if you are feeling the financial strain you are not alone.

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The Department of Workforce Development said more than 300,000 Wisconsinites have applied for unemployment benefits since last month.

Spectrum News 1 interviewed Erica Wright, a Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual, about how to stretch your money during these uncertain times.