One of the major lessons learned from the Covid-19 crisis is how vulnerable we are as Americans due to our poor underlying health. According to the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), America ranks near the bottom in terms of life expectancy among advanced/industrialized nations and near the top in terms of obesity rates, […]
In March of this year, Congress passed the CARES Act as part of a COVID-19 stimulus package of Economic Impact Payments that included $1,200 checks to eligible Americans plus $500 checks for eligible children. A couple with two children could receive up to $3,400. Not everyone was eligible for payments as phaseouts begin at $75,000 […]
Providing financial assistance can be tricky, particularly when it involves close friends and family members. While the instinct to offer financial help for those we care about is admirable, it should be met with caution as it can often lead to bad outcomes. If a family member or friend is seeking financial assistance, below are […]
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and the unprecedented economic damage it inflicted, many lenders created deferment and forbearance relief programs to assist borrowers in their time of need. While this was welcomed relief for the unemployed and those suffering from severe reductions in income, consumers participating in these programs should understand what is expected of […]
Even as we reopen our businesses across the state and country, COVID-19 continues to spread and wreak havoc on our lives and our economy. Restarting the economy is critical, but we must do it in the safest way possible, or we risk a resurgence of the virus that again threatens our hospital systems and, perhaps, […]
In last week’s column, I discussed the “7 Keys to a Killer Job Interview”. Once you’ve got that new job, here are the six habits for becoming a super star employee: “Lights on…lights off”. Do you remember the movie, ‘The Karate Kid’? One of the most memorable scenes was when master martial artist, Mr. Miyagi, […]
In last week’s column, I discussed the “7 Keys to a Killer Job Interview”. Once you’ve got that new job, here are the six habits for becoming a super star employee: “Lights on…lights off”. Do you remember the movie, ‘The Karate Kid’? One of the most memorable scenes was when master martial artist, Mr. Miyagi, […]