You should invest whether the market is up, down or zigzagging — even during the coronavirus pandemic — as consistently investing is key to building a solid financial future. However, to reap the rewards of […]
When you marry someone with debt, merging your finances can be difficult. Juggling a budget with another person means getting aligned on financial priorities and determining which debts you’d prefer to focus on, if any. […]
When leaders at Philz Coffee needed ideas on how to transition dozens of local stores into safe, contact-free sales operations, they didn’t have to go far. Their best inspiration came from their neighbors. “Honestly, there’s […]
Small business owners are anxiously waiting to see if Congress will inject more money into the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the federal rescue program that failed to reach the vast majority of small businesses it […]
The coronavirus pandemic has pummeled the finances of millions through lost income and plummeting investments. In response, the federal government is issuing up to $1,200 for individuals ($2,400 for couples) in stimulus payments for U.S. […]
Legally, it’s true that debt collectors could get a judgment in court that would force you to sell your home to repay a delinquent debt. In practice, however, this rarely ever happens. That’s because forcing […]
The average Social Security benefit across the country can vary pretty widely, and that variance has as much to do with the types of benefits being received as it does how much or for how […]
You’re a 20-year-old college student, and all your “live” courses are now being taught online. So there you are, alone in your room with a laptop parked atop the same desk where you scratched out […]
The world has largely ground to a halt in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. While everyone is being forced to work within new limitations, some industries are getting hit harder than others. MagnifyMoney looked […]
Thirty days ago I had 1,100 employees and seven large, full-service restaurants in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia. We were serving 50,000 guests every week. Our restaurants, bakery, and distillery were all […]
Stay-at-home orders to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have resulted in business closures and millions of layoffs across the country. People are filing for unemployment in every state. The U.S. Department of Labor has been receiving […]
The novel coronavirus has had a profound impact on the American economy as millions shelter in place to slow the spread of COVID-19. Amidst these unprecedented economic conditions, FinanceBuzz surveyed 1,000 Americans to see how […]
At the time of this writing, more than 1.5 million people across the globe are infected with COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus. Chances are that number will be higher by the time you read […]
An uncertain economy could put a strain on your finances. But, economic uncertainty also equals opportunity. If you approach things strategically, you could actually come out of ahead. We’ve put this list together to help […]
The coronavirus pandemic has upended the U.S. economy — and life as we know it. Unfortunately, this means many local businesses are suffering because they can’t continue to provide services and products to their customers. Local businesses […]
If you’re looking for inspiration on how to start an eco-friendly business, there are green business ideas that you can consider. With climate change at the forefront for many, this Earth Day could be an […]
As we flatten one curve, the challenge to flatten another hits us head on. The strategy to fight Covid-19 has created an economic shock unprecedented in our history. With the rise of globalization, a laser […]
The U.S. housing market started 2020 with a bang, including upticks in home prices and home sales. Then the coronavirus outbreak took hold in early March, leading to an economic slowdown, staggering job losses and […]
The fallout from the coronavirus pandemic has caused many to be laid off or furloughed from jobs, and retirement savings to be decimated. Over the last two weeks, unemployment claims have skyrocketed past previous levels. […]
Have your finances been rocked by the coronavirus? Your credit card issuer might be willing to offer a helping hand, but you’ll likely have to ask for it. As America and the rest of the […]
When you find your dream house, before you buy it you’ll want to get it inspected, or looked at for any potential structural and safety issues. While you can easily see scuffs on the floor […]
Most small business owners affected by the coronavirus pandemic can apply for federal loan relief. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) both have low interest rates and portions that […]
With mortgage debt at record levels, paying off a home can be expensive. This is especially true in recent weeks as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has left millions of Americans out of work and without […]
Despite the news that loan relief with extremely low interest is on the way, it’s unclear if it’ll be enough to save entrepreneurs hit hard by COVID-19. A new LendingTree survey of more than 1,200 […]
Millions of Americans are weighed down with student loan debt. Even before the coronavirus pandemic, this debt was contributing to record-low home ownership rates and decreasing birth rates among millennials. If you’re one of these […]
Life looks a lot different today than it did just a few short weeks ago. Due to the impacts of the coronavirus, households everywhere are learning to adjust to new social distancing practices, school cancellations, […]
The CARES Act stimulus checks may offer some relief to taxpayers amid the coronavirus outbreak, but distribution may pose a problem for the millions who don’t use direct deposit to receive their tax refunds. In […]
Running a small business can be rewarding, but it can also be challenging even in the best of times. With the uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus (the virus that causes COVID-19), many small business owners are […]
The future is suddenly less certain. Just this morning, I read about some front-line health care workers who are amending their wills to provide for backup guardians to their backup guardians. The profound sense of […]
It’s hard to believe that just a few weeks ago, we took for granted something as simple as dropping the kids off at school. With today’s widespread school closures, though, it looks like the kids […]