Temporary Reprieve Offered For These Bills During COVID-19 Pandemic (As Reported by Susannah Snider of U.S. News & World Report)

If you’re like many, you’re probably feeling the economic effects the COVID-19 pandemic. And that’s perfectly understandable. The important thing to remember is that you’re not in this alone. Yes, there are still expenses you’ll need to manage. Yes, managing one’s budget is as now as important as it’s ever been. But that doesn’t mean… Read More

How A Global Pandemic Can Produce A Clean Financial Slate (as reported by Maryalene LaPonsie of U.S. News & World Report)

Look, no one is going to argue that the overall effects of COVID-19 are positive. It has becoming increasingly clear that as a society, we’ve been overwhelmingly under-prepared. However, amidst the public panic and increasing political divide, one thing is certain. We have an opportunity to re-evaluate our financial situations, and adjust accordingly. Given the… Read More

How to React to Your Finances in COVID 19 (Guest Post by Shiv Nanda of MoneyTap)

Owing to the global lock-down, the stock markets have plummeted, workers have been forced to stay home from work, schools have shut, and many small businesses face financial problems due to the uncertainty the pandemic has brought about. In such times, it is only natural to have significant financial concerns. There are some smart financial… Read More

Paying Yourself First as a Small Business Owner (Guest Post by Careful Cents)

As technology grows and evolves, the workplace seems to be following suit.  While there are still many traditional jobs to be had, the popularity of small businesses, freelancers, digital nomads, and other non-traditional professions is truly on the rise.  As with any new job venture, though, there are often questions associated with the process and… Read More

Rent vs Buy Prices in Every State (as reported by Digg.com)

According to experts, we should not spend more than 30% of our income on housing. However, for many people these days, that is an unrealistic expectation. Housing prices have been rising far faster than wages. And many people have been priced out of the neighborhoods that they have long called home. And it’s not just… Read More