How to avoid foreclosure
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. […]
Can you get both unemployment and a stimulus check?
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 […]
13 ways to make quarantine feel like a vacation
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, […]
How to create a long-term emergency plan for your small business
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 […]
6 things to consider as you prep for the new July 15 tax deadline
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 […]
These states are hiring contact tracers right now
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 […]
A guide to refund & cancellation policies for small businesses
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 […]
Survey: US retirement worries grow amid pandemic
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 […]
This workout studio kept community strong during shelter in place
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 […]
5 reasons you may want to return your PPP loan
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 […]