If there was ever a time for the emergency fund to shine, it is now. With COVID ravaging the world, businesses have been forced to close and do layoffs, leaving millions of people without a source of income. During this time of enormous uncertainty and stress, people are relying on whatever savings they have. […]
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Do you want to make money at home on your own time? Whether you are looking to make a full-time income or just make a few extra bucks a mont, there are many ways to make money right from your own computer. As the use of technology rises, the possibility of making money from your […]
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It’s not easy to build an emergency fund, but I have yet to meet someone who has said it wasn’t worth it. I’ve said often that building an emergency fund was the best thing I’ve done for my finances, my relationship, and my mental health. Again, it wasn’t easy. My wife and I built […]
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If you find yourself unemployed due to COVID, you may be wondering what you can do to help your finances. Whether you are facing a temporary furlough or a permanent layoff, it is likely your cash flow is taking a major hit. The good news is that even if you are unemployed due to […]
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COVID has created a level of uncertainty that the world isn’t used to dealing with. Everyone is asking themselves questions such as: when will things actually get back to normal? and will things ever go back to normal? Here in the United States we’ve seen over forty million Americans file for unemployment since COVID […]
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I used to not give much attention to my net worth. That doesn’t mean I didn’t care about it. I was just more focused on increasing my income and lowering my expenses. The way I see it, your net worth will continue to move in the right direction as long as you are consistently […]
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Many throughout the United States have received or will soon receive stimulus checks as part of the government’s response to COVID. See all the details of the first 2020 stimulus check here. If you haven’t received your stimulus check yet, you can check the status of it using the IRS “Get My Payment” tool. […]
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Since President Trump has declared COVID-19 to be a national emergency, more than 40 million Americans have filed for unemployment. This is the highest unemployment rate the United States has seen since the Great Depression, and virtually every industry has been affected. If you’ve faced a temporary or permanent layoff, you aren’t alone. And […]
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COVID has been mentally draining for many, myself included. My goal today is to provide some clarity on what is happening to your student loans during COVID. The $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill was passed by both the Senate and the House, and signed into law by President Trump. The stimulus bill provided unprecedented […]
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to threaten the world, the United States economy has slowed significantly or nearly shut down in some areas. Because of the required actions to slow the spread of the coronavirus, most non-essential businesses have been forced to shut down, resulting in millions of layoffs. To combat the economic effects […]
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