(StatePoint) For many Americans, the current state of the economy is creating real financial challenges and concerns. However, the federal government’s recently enacted CARES Act is intended to provide some […]
Category: Money and Finance
6 Steps to Get Your CARES Act Funds Fast
(StatePoint) Millions of U.S. residents will receive government stimulus payments (also known as Economic Impact Payments) under the CARES Act. Payments to eligible recipients will arrive by either direct deposit […]
What You Need to Know About Filing Your 2019 Taxes
(StatePoint) Spring is the season of warmer weather and blossoming flowers, but it is also – usually — the season of taxes. Tax Day is typically April 15, but the […]
Mortgage Relief and COVID-19 Scams: What You Need to Know
(StatePoint) Unfortunately, during times of hardship, families are often targeted by fraud artists attempting to take advantage of those needing assistance. The COVID-19 crisis is no exception, with many scammers […]
Protecting Your Financial Health in These Uncertain Times
(StatePoint) With expected delays in bill payments, unprecedented layoffs, hiring freezes and related hardships, many Americans are facing new financial challenges. “COVID-19 has impacted all industries and individuals from all […]
Tips to Protect Yourself From COVID-19 Related Scams
(StatePoint) As more Americans take precautions to stay safe from COVID-19, scammers are cooking up new schemes and exploiting every angle to profit off these unusual times — from offering […]
5 Financial Planning Tips for Women
(StatePoint) The demographics of women have rapidly evolved over the last half-century. Now a prominent component of corporate America and the global business landscape, women are increasingly assuming stewardship of […]
3 Things to Know About 401(k)s in 2020
(StatePoint) Workplace retirement plans, including 401(k)s, 403(b)s and 457 plans, provide an important long-term savings tool for many Americans. About 55 percent of U.S. workers across public and private sectors […]
8 Tips for Avoiding Credit Card Debt
(StatePoint) Americans’ credit card debt totaled $930 billion in the fourth quarter of 2019, a $46 billion increase over the third quarter, according to recent data from the Federal Reserve […]
3 Financial Planning Trends to Look for in 2020
(StatePoint) The latest financial planning trends anticipated by industry experts will have important implications for consumers. From new tech to new rules and regulations, here are three of the biggest trends […]