It’s too early to say when we can stop sheltering in place, but I’m finding that pretty much every (virtual) conversation I have with my clients, staff, friends, and family is starting to revolve around […]
During times of economic and social crisis, including the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses are unable to hire new employees. However, some industries can weather the storm and even expand throughout it. Yet, with growth comes […]
If you have a car and want to drive it, you’re legally required to insure it. Unfortunately, insuring a car isn’t cheap. Average car insurance costs $1,323 per year, according to U.S. News Cheapest Car Insurance Rankings, […]
In times of crisis, housing and food should be our two top priorities; however, in light of the severe loss of income millions of Americans are suffering right now, the fear of foreclosure is real. […]
The CARES Act became law on March 27, 2020, with several financial aid provisions for American households. Two signature pieces of the stimulus package are now arriving – stimulus checks and enhanced unemployment benefits. As […]
Most of us have been stuck inside for more than a month now. We’re getting bored of TV and tired of phone conversations that start with “What are you up to?” and end with “Oh, […]
COVID-19 has required small businesses across the world to act quickly and implement their emergency business plans. And if they haven’t, most businesses are currently in the throes of learning to adapt and create plans […]
Under normal circumstances, if you hadn’t filed your taxes by now, you’d probably be looking at a couple of “failure to” penalties. The penalty for not filing taxes is typically 5% of the tax you owe for […]
The coronavirus pandemic has led to millions of Americans facing layoffs or furlough from their jobs. But even as the response to COVID-19 has resulted in unprecedented unemployment and concerns of a looming recession, it’s also increased demand for […]
In the best of times, refunds and cancellations are part and parcel of doing business. But, in the midst of a black swan event like COVID-19, your business may be overwhelmed by the sheer number […]
Starting in the 1980s, drunk driving laws were made significantly harsher across the United States. These harsher punishments have helped significantly reduce the number of drunk driving fatalities over the past 40 years. Nevertheless, driving […]
Americans have always struggled to save. Many live paycheck to paycheck, on the very edge of financial security. Historically, that savings shortfall has been all the more dramatic when it comes to saving for retirement. But […]
We’ve been sheltering in place for more than a month, and I finally feel like I can breathe long enough to reflect on all of the changes we’ve made to keep our Dailey Method business […]
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) offers a loan that may be completely forgiven if funds are spent correctly—mainly on payroll. Some small businesses have applied for it as a lifeline only to discover it’s not […]
Where you live in retirement can have a big impact on your annual expenses. While the average annual cost of living in the U.S. is $51,624, that figure can fluctuate significantly — from nearly double […]
The only thing more stressful than a pandemic is the looming recession that will likely come with it. In December 2019, FinanceBuzz surveyed more than 1,000 Americans to find out whether they were concerned about […]
Maintaining a high level of company morale can be a major challenge for any business, especially when uncontrollable events, like the outbreak of COVID-19, disrupt day-to-day operations. Now more than ever, companies are turning to […]
The coronavirus has caused a serious impact on nearly every facet of our lives. In particular, the travel/hospitality industry has been hit hard by the crisis. It is estimated that there will be a $500 […]
While this might be a doleful spring in the midst of a deadly pandemic that has confined us to our homes and tanked the economy, there is still at least one thing a classic car […]
As much as we may view our pets like family, legally, they’re considered property. That means you can’t leave any money directly to your pet—though it’s not like Fido would know exactly how to spend […]
Which brand is most closely associated with your state? That’s the question Steve Lovelace set out to answer with this map. In some states, the choice was easy. Nike in Oregon. Walmart in Arkansas. FedEx in […]
COVID-19 is making rent a nightmare for local businesses. In Alignable’s latest Pulse Poll of 9,500 small business owners nationwide: 34% of respondents said they will not be able to pay May rent in full Of that […]
Since the coronavirus crisis hit the United States in early 2020, the travel industry has slowed to a crawl. Not only have travel restrictions been enacted by state and local governments, but the Center for […]
Although much of the world’s population is sitting idle at home binge-watching Netflix, fraudsters are hard at work taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nowadays everyone finds their inboxes filled with “emergency” emails suggesting we […]
When the residents of Austin, Texas, were ordered to shelter in place on March 24th, Rachel Lily Campbell knew she’d have to suspend her fitness classes. The franchisee and trainer at Fit4Mom also knew she’d […]
Homeowners who don’t pay their mortgage will face foreclosure — the process by which the mortgage lender seizes the property. Homeowners may even be unceremoniously evicted. One alternative to foreclosure is a deed-in-lieu agreement. In […]
Often, credit card experts give advice about using credit cards that comes across as set in stone. The advice is often sound and meant to protect cardholders from potentially disastrous financial situations. It can include […]
The coronavirus crisis has forced millions to work from home, and that new normal has required some adjustment for workers. It’s created awkward video conferences featuring co-workers’ cats, phone calls with wailing children in the […]
If you have a large amount of high interest credit card debt you’re struggling to pay off, it may feel as if you’re caught in a never-ending cycle of trying to whittle down the balance […]
The novel coronavirus has thrown citizens and markets into a panic. People are losing their jobs. Retirement savings are being ravaged. The government is responding with a $2 trillion stimulus deal that would give cash directly to […]