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Federal Student Loan Borrowers Get Expanded Relief in CARES Act
On March 27, 2020, Congress passed the CARES Act, the largest economic stimulus bill in the history of the United States, in response to the coronavirus pandemic.(1) Included in the legislation are new rules for student loan relief that supersede the rules that were announced only a week earlier by the Department of Education. For […]
CARES Act Relief for Small Businesses
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law on March 27, 2020. A significant amount of relief has been designated for small businesses. Changes are anticipated and further guidance is expected to follow. The following are highlights of the Small Business provisions of the bill. Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) This […]
CARES Act Provides Relief to Individuals and Businesses
On Friday, March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law. This $2 trillion emergency relief package is intended to assist individuals and businesses during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and accompanying economic crisis. Major relief provisions are summarized here. Unemployment provisions The legislation provides for: An additional $600 […]
Coronavirus: Staying the Course, Self-Isolation
What a difference a week makes or even a few days make. With everything that is happening in the world, take a step back and think about where we might be going and how to handle daily life. Where We Are Now Everyone knows about the virus, social distancing and self-isolation. Although the virus will […]
Death of a Family Member Checklist
Losing a loved one can be a difficult experience. Yet, during this time, you must complete a variety of tasks and make important financial decisions. You may need to make final arrangements, notify various businesses and government agencies, settle the individual’s estate, and provide for your own financial security. These important tasks and decisions can […]
Top Year-End Investment Tips
Just what you need, right? One more time-consuming task to be taken care of between now and the end of the year. But taking a little time out from the holiday chores to make some strategic saving and investing decisions before December 31 can affect not only your long-term ability to meet your financial goals […]
