There’s no doubt that the pandemic has a dramatic impact on all of us. We have all suffered in one way or another: health-wise, emotionally, and financially. That’s why the federal government came up with the American Rescue Plan: to help Americans recover and get back on their feet. As devised by the Biden administration, … Read more
Finances
Back in March of this year, an artist named Beeple sold a piece entitled “EVERYDAYS: The First 5000 Days” for $69.3 million. The sale is noteworthy for being the third-highest sale for a living artist’s work. But it is also notable for being the highest sale ever (currently) for an NFT. This amazing sale thrust … Read more
Over recent months and years, you have no doubt heard about cryptocurrency, or Bitcoin. Unless you are technologically minded, the concept has no doubt proved baffling. Especially when you hear how how excited people get about it. And by how much money has been gained and lost and gained again by investors. What is it? … Read more
Back when COVID-19 hit and people were told to isolate at home, the somewhat tongue-in-cheek assumption was that there would be an associated baby boom in nine months. But the trend turned out to be quite the contrary. And that baby bust contributed to already declining birth rates in America. What do declining birth rates … Read more
‘Tis the season…to get your taxes in order. Between now and April 15, you gather together all the relevant forms and receipts, and then submit them and more forms to the IRS. This is also the time of year to be on high alert for proliferating tax scams. Scams happen all the time, all year-long. … Read more
These days, banking online is a pretty common practice. As of 2018, 73% of U.S. consumers reported using online banking (on a desktop or laptop), while 59% utilized mobile banking (on a smartphone or tablet). And given current stay-at-home measures, those numbers can only have gone up. As with so many things that become commonplace, … Read more
Even at the best of times, the decision to buy a house can be stressful. After all, it’s a large commitment to make, and a lot of money is involved. Add in the complexities of an uneasy market, and you may feel even more inclined to hold off. But is that a mistake? Yes, COVID-19, … Read more
With as much social and economic upheaval as the U.S. has endured over the last several months, you would probably think it is a bad idea to take a chance on investing. However, there are many financial experts who actually think it could be a good idea. At least, it could be a good idea … Read more