Giving thought to your personal finances right now? So is everyone! The right personal finance tips are essential during a volatile time like we are experiencing right now with the coronavirus pandemic. Checking in with your personal finances is more important than ever. Many people have lost their jobs or have taken a pay cut, which has completely upended their livelihood. Now is the time to delve deep…
Home energy efficiency tips will be helpful as we start spring at home. During the cold winter months, you were probably extra careful about your energy use. If you prepared in advance, then you sealed any drafts, had your HVAC unit checked, and cleaned your air filters. You likely also kept your thermostat at a reasonable temperature. Now that spring has arrived, what are you doing to increase…
Credit card relief is on the minds of millions Americans right now. The coronavirus has shut down most of the country but household bills for Americans have continued on. With over 22 million Americans that have filed for unemployment, paying bills is a scary and uncertain time for so many. If you currently have credit card debt, you may be wondering how to proceed with paying your monthly statement during this…
The coronavirus stimulus check that will be going out to most Americans is what people are thinking about right now. Is your name on the list? Well, if your income falls under the threshold of $99,000 (or $198,000 if you’re married), you can expect a check in the mail some time soon. Each adult will receive $1,200 ($2,400 for married couples) plus an additional $500 per child under the…
Working from home tips are essential right now. With the nation practicing social distancing due to the coronavirus, these tips are needed more than ever. If this is totally new territory for you, you are probably feeling stressed trying to navigate this new normal. Working from home looks different than working from an office and if you have kids, it is a whole other animal. Your…
There are certain things you should never charge on your credit card. This is an especially key point considering Americans owed upwards of $870 billion in credit card debt alone at the end of 2018. With that being said, credit cards can be very useful when you want to pay for everyday things like groceries, household items or for when you want to build your credit.…
Easy home activities for kids is on every parents mind nowadays. So as to keep the entire country practicing social distancing, gone are the days of park play dates. As a result, parents are spending long hours at home with kids while also trying to work. In a word, parents are trying to juggle it all. If you don’t want your kids on electronics for hours, you need some…
Protect your health! This has never been more important than during these current times. If you’ve been paying any attention to the news lately, then you know how important it is to practice good personal hygiene. This means washing your hands and and not touching your face to protect yourself from infectious diseases. Getting sick is not only dangerous and potentially life-threatening, but it can also be costly. …
Are you looking into supplementing your social security income? According to a survey from Schroder Investment Management, 67% of respondents do not feel their Social Security income is enough to sustain their lifestyle. As a result, many seniors are struggling financially or wishing they had more income. The good news is that you can supplement your income in a number of ways. For instance, you can collect money…
The $2 trillion Coronavirus stimulus package has been passed and it is the largest in US history. The Coronavirus has hit our nation hard. With thousands of cases on the books and the numbers rising, everyone is wondering what will be in store for their finances. From what we know, there is something in this package for everyone. Here are the key provisions you need to know about…
