From Grubhub to Doordash, many people are turning to delivery meal services amid the pandemic. Frankly, it’s okay to treat yourself to take out every once in a while, but ordering several times a week will take a toll on your bank account. Here are…
At the end of April 2020, the labor force participation rate had decreased to 60.2 percent, its lowest mark since 1973. Since this date, the rate has dropped even further. The truth of this matter is not that only 60% of Americans are needed in…
Amid an uncertain economy, many unemployed individuals are turning to the gig economy to fill their empty pockets. Many have resorted to the likes DoorDash and Grubhub, delivering food to customers amid store and restaurant closures nationwide. However, for those less comfortable venturing out during…
A 401(k) plan is a retirement saving account given to you by your employer to divert a portion of their salary into long-term investments. It’s a special type of account funded through pre-tax payroll deductions. The funds in the account can be invested in a…
As states slowly begin to reopen, businesses must figure out how to keep workers and customers safe while simultaneously adhering to government guidelines and employment laws whilst trying to maximize profits. It is also the responsibility of workers to abide by the guidelines and remain…
On March 6, 2020, the University of Washington became the first college in America to cancel in-person instruction due to the spread of coronavirus. Within 4 days, 134 other colleges had done the same. And a week after that, nearly every college in America had…
As of recent, over 33 million Americans have registered for unemployment. The American economy is suffering greatly, and many states have issued a shelter-in-place order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Back in late March, President Donald J. Trump signed the CARES Act to lessen…
If COVID-19 has resulted in wage loss in your household, impacting your ability to make payments on your monthly rent or mortgage, all is not lost. All of us are feeling the effects of the coronavirus. Many cities and states have responded in different ways…
COID-19 has greatly impacted countless households and businesses, and many people are financially struggling. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has published an article on how to protect your finances during this outbreak. Click here for more information. NerdWallet has also released an article about Tips for…
The roughly $2 trillion coronavirus response bill was enacted in late March and was said to offer help for millions of Americans whose lives were upended by this devastating pandemic. Most likely, people will not be receiving their money for several weeks. But according to…
