I remember the trip to Target like it was yesterday. My wife and I were trying to decide between dental floss and aluminum foil. As newlyweds who were still…
Financial Literacy
How to Write A Check in 6 Simple Steps
My first job out of college was working at a bank, and I was surprised at how often I was asked how to write a check. Since I got…
How to Prepare for a Recession: 6 Steps to Take Now
Merely hearing the word “recession” causes most people to react with utter fear. I was a stockbroker during the Great Recession of 2008 and saw how dreadful it was…
11 Best Online Jobs for Teens
Getting your first job as a teen is an exciting time. For the first time, you’re earning money you can use to buy things you want, and you get…
COVID-19 Student Loan Relief Programs: Who Qualifies for Help?
COVID-19 is dramatically altering finances for many of us. Millions are losing their jobs or seeing a significant reduction in hours. This makes it vital to find ways to…
Where is My Stimulus Check? How to Check the Status
This past week, the government began sending money to citizens to provide assistance due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have not received your money yet, you might be…
COVID-19 Unemployment Insurance Benefits: How Much Do You Get?
Over the past few weeks, millions of Americans have started to do something they once thought unimaginable – file for unemployment insurance benefits. American jobs are a very real…
Coronavirus Mortgage and Rent Relief: What Help is Available?
We’re about a month into our new normal with coronavirus. The pandemic is seemingly impacting most people in many ways, most notably financially. One area affecting many people right…
Coronavirus Stimulus Checks: How Much Will You Get?
Many people are feeling the financial impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic from temporary layoffs and business closures. Most taxpayers will be receiving coronavirus stimulus checks soon.
Adults can each…
What if I Can’t Pay My Bills This Month?
We are living in unprecedented times. Thanks to the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, a significant number of people find themselves out of work, or working fewer hours at…