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6 Financial Tips For Surviving COVID-19
As of April 23, 2020, NBC News reports 26 million Americans have already lost their jobs due to the pandemic. Despite this economic crisis, Dr. Anthony Fauci stressed that it is far too early to let up on social distancing. For many Americans, this means a broken budget. To prevent this short-term crisis from turning i
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6 Little-Known Perks of Filing Taxes Jointly
Welcome to a new year and a new tax season. For married couples, you have the option of filing separately or filing taxes jointly. Which route you
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Building a Home? This Could Be Your Biggest Budget Buster
When you build a home, your builder will give you an up-front quote for the cost of construction.
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Finding Positivity In The New Way Of Work
How personal reflection and virtual recruiting can drive meaningful change Since the onset of the pandemic, the global workforce has seen dramatic changes. Adjusting to fully remote lifestyles, battling layoffs and furloughs, juggling work and at-home responsibilities – the list goes on. We’re feeling all of the emotio
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Here's the checklist business owners should use when planning to reopen
After nearly two months of disruption, businesses around the US are impatient to resume operations. In one survey, half of small businesses said they were actively working on a local re-opening plan. In a separate question, half also said they could re-open in less than a month after restrictions end. In order to reope
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How to Use Rent Payments to Increase Your Credit Score
Are you one of the over 40 million people currently renting? Here’s a little secret: it can help improve your credit score. Like it or not, your credit affects just about every aspect of your financial life. Whether you’re trying to buy a house, a car — or even a fancy new phone, your credit score is the first thing le
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Key Considerations to Successfully Transition the Ownership of Your Business
Business ownership transitions are back on the table. After a long lull following the recession, a growing number of company owners are looking at how best to sell their business, turn it over to the next generation, or offer their employees a buyout opportunity.
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Plan to Retire Even If You Don't Plan to Retire
Photo: Huy Phan (Unsplash) If you’re one of the people who has decided to solve the retirement problem by “working for as long as possible,” it’s time to ask yourself what might happen if your working days end sooner than anticipated. As the New York Times reports: Many Americans understand that working longer can be
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5 Ways to Protect Your Wallet From Holiday Shopping Fraud
I'm betting that you're deep into the weeds of holiday shopping right now, alongside many Americans. It's unfortunate, but the holiday season brings many opportunities for fraud and scams that result in lost money and plenty of headaches for shoppers.
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How To Qualify For Paid Sick Leave If Schools Close
Yes, you may be able to get unemployment benefits and paid sick leave if schools close. Here’s what you need to know. Paid Sick LeaveHow will you manage working and taking care of your child in the Covid-19 era? Many parents will face this dilemma, as some schools will be remote-only or a hybrid model, which includes b