It’s that time of year that we all make those well-meaning New Year’s resolutions. For many of us, after the economic impact of COVID-19, those resolutions include getting our financial houses in better shape. Here are three tips financial experts say can help you make personal finance New Year’s resolutions you will actually keep. Evaluate […]
President Trump has just signed into law a massive new round of COVID-19 relief. What exactly does the second stimulus bill mean for you and your money? Whether you’re currently working, how much you earn, or if you own or rent your home, all will affect how the new stimulus will impact you. So, we […]
It’s never too soon to start learning about personal finances and money management. As a former commercial banker and father of a teenager, Joshua Fulenwider realized that too many people only learn about the perils and pitfalls of personal finances the hard way – when they come upon them. Fulenwider says that by then it […]
As Congress debates the details of the next COVID-19 relief package, millions of Americans are wondering if they will be getting the second stimulus check. Here is what we know. Right now, it seems that the latest $900 billion pandemic relief package will include support for hurting Americans in the form of $300 enhanced […]
The good news is that Congress is very close to passing a second COVID-19 relief package. It will include a second stimulus check for eligible taxpayers. The bad news is that amount may be about half of the $1200 we got in the first stimulus. However, this does not mean it can’t make a meaningful […]
Everybody knows that when you are trying to build something, you need the right tools. The same goes for building wealth – you need to have the right financial tools. Financial planners say the key to good money management and reaching your financial goals is to concentrate on your savings, spending, and increasing your net […]
2020 was a year of economic upheaval caused by a pandemic as well as a presidential election. What can we take away from such a chaotic year in terms of money management and other financial lessons? Financial planners say these are the most important takeaways from this tumultuous year. Have an Emergency Fund One lesson […]
Congress is failing so far on delivering a new COVID-19 relief package. However, one thing is for certain. A second round of stimulus checks will be coming sometime soon. Here are five things to make sure so that you do not miss out or have your much needed second stimulus check delayed. 1. Check on […]
Politics affect personal finances, and sometimes the personal finances of politicians affect politics. That was the case for years, as the left demanded to see President Trump’s tax returns. And now, voters and political pundits are both wondering how the allegations of “insider trading” and the personal finances of the two GOP candidates might affect […]
Many of the federal coronavirus relief programs will end at the end of the year. So, what will this mean for businesses? How could it impact your personal finances? Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin recently told the Federal Reserve that several emergency lending funds will end at the end of the year. As a result, this […]