Are you a small business owner who has been struggling because of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19)? If so, you have plenty of company. The Small Business Paycheck Protection Program was designed to provide small businesses the funds they need to help them cover payroll and benefits, to pay...
COVID-19 & Federal Mortgage Relief Programs
It’s no secret that the American economy has slowed down significantly since the novel coronavirus pandemic took the nation by storm. Schools and “non-essential” businesses have been shut down, the latter of which has forced millions of Americans out of work. As the days roll by, more (and more)...
Which Industries Were Hit the Hardest by COVID-19?
In mid-March, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency due to the novel coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). Because of the health risks involved, local, state, and federal governments have taken sweeping action to slow the spread of the coronavirus. As such, non-essential businesses have...
Should You Take Money Out of Your IRA to Pay Off Debt?
If you’re getting deeper and deeper in debt by the day, the funds sitting in your IRA may be looking pretty good right about now. Perhaps you have big medical bills, thousands in credit card debt, past-due utility bills and you’re barely able to pay your monthly housing expenses. As the sleepless...
Is My Spouse Responsible for My Debt When I Die?
If you’re like most people, you dislike contemplating your own death. So many people find the thought of dying morbid, that’s why it’s common for people to avoid visiting with an estate planning attorney and they end up dying without a will. You may not like thinking about dying, but have you ever...
Are You Living Paycheck to Paycheck?
“Do not spend a dime until I get paid on Friday, otherwise we’ll be overdrawn in the bank account!” Does that sound familiar? If so, you’re probably living paycheck to paycheck just like 78% of America’s workforce, according to Career Builder™. If you don’t know why your paycheck keeps...