The COVID-19 outbreak has been a nightmare for small businesses. Many have shut their doors under orders from state and local governments, while others struggle to provide essentials such as food and medicine while protecting workers and customers from the novel coronavirus. Without help, and fast, many of the 60 million Americans employed by small […]
Embed from Getty Images The Amazon headquarters sits virtually empty on March 10, 2020 in downtown Seattle, Washington. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) Due to the global pandemic known as COVID-19, many businesses like Google, Takeda Pharmaceutical and Twitter are asking employees to work from home and stop all non-essential travel, as a means of […]
Even if you don’t think minimalism is for you, many of the movement’s core values can help you financially—especially if you have trouble sticking to a budget. A Society in Debt According to CNBC, “the average American now has about $38,000 in personal debt, excluding home mortgages.” But what is perhaps more frightening is that […]
With a new year comes a clean slate, fresh start, and new ambitions. Many people choose to channel their energy into eating healthy, exercising, or learning a new skillset; but now is the perfect opportunity to assess your financial situation and set a few strategic personal finance resolutions for 2020. While you are not likely […]
The annual obligatory gift list creeps up on us every year, spurring a mid-December dash to the ATM — or, worse, a bankruptcy-inducing trip to Target. But holiday tipping doesn’t have to be stressful, and once you hit the generosity sweet spot (hint: it’s located somewhere between being a total Scrooge and bribing your way […]
It seems logical: Achieving a perfect 850 credit score will get you the best interest rates on everything from a mortgage to a car loan. But, did you know that those with scores nearly 100 points or so lower will enjoy the very same perks? “Generally speaking, a 760 will get you the best possible […]
Identity theft and financial fraud are all too common and seem to be occurring with increasing frequency. While there may not be a perfect method of insulation, upgrading your financial cybersecurity tactics is a great place to start. Here are a few tips. Devise a password strategy Complex and intricate passwords are one of your […]
Halloween awakens some of our greatest fears — from ghosts and haunted houses to scary movies — but financial fears are another common source of stress and concern that have been known to keep people up at night. In fact, the American Psychological Association regularly ranks money as one of the top stressors in America. […]
According to statistics from the Alzheimer’s Association, there are 5.6 million Americans 65 and older living with the disease, a number that is expected to reach 7.1 million by the year 2025. Furthermore, a staggering 16.2 million family members and other unpaid caregivers across the country provided an estimated $233.9 billion in care to those […]
According to statistics from the Alzheimer’s Association, there are 5.6 million Americans 65 and older living with the disease, a number that is expected to reach 7.1 million by the year 2025. Furthermore, a staggering 16.2 million family members and other unpaid caregivers across the country provided an estimated $233.9 billion in care to those […]
