Can you collect Social Security if you never worked?
It may seem logical that if you never worked — and therefore never paid into Social Security — that you would not be eligible to receive Social Security benefits. Well, that’s not the case. In […]
Here’s what qualifies as ‘payroll’ for the Payroll Protection Program (PPP)
With another round of SBA coronavirus relief loans on the horizon, it makes sense to revisit some of the criteria that will impact how successfully small businesses are able to leverage the funds from the […]
Should you invest while the market is down?
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 […]
The average Social Security payment in every state
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 […]
11 things to do right now if you’ve been laid off
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 […]
Need a job? Here’s how to make money from home
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. […]
Does your small business need an SBA loan to stay afloat?
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 […]
Stimulus check scams: No, you can’t get it ‘faster’
Last week, the government passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The legislation sets up a $2 trillion stimulus package to help the millions of Americans that have been rocked by […]
Majority of Americans will need a second stimulus check
The $2 trillion stimulus package signed into law on March 27 is meant to put cash directly into the pockets of the millions of Americans and businesses who have been impacted by the coronavirus. A record 3.3 million […]
25 home business tax deductions for small business owners
Small business owners take on a considerable amount of responsibility. Beyond serving clients, they must also take care of all the minutiae of running a business, including keeping track of expenses they can deduct as […]