When COVID-19 was first declared a pandemic, the word “unprecedented” was thrown around a lot. It means unexpected, or never done before. And that’s exactly how it felt, and in many ways, still feels. It seemed totally unlikely in our modern world. And yet, it happened. For many people, their finances in particular were not prepared for a pandemic. It showed people just how unprepared they were Continue Reading
What the New Stimulus Package Means for Business Owners
With just days left of 2020, another stimulus package is on its way as part of the omnibus spending package. The document is over 5,000 pages long - you can check it out here for some light reading. Here are some of the ways it could impact business owners: Deducting expenses with the Payment Protection Program For business owners who received the Payment Protection Program loan, there was some Continue Reading
Managing Investments During a Financial Crisis
A well-balanced portfolio can withstand a financial crisis and still end up strong in the end. A healthy portfolio accounts for things like recessions and upswings. That’s why you include stocks for growth and bonds for stability. There are many ways to handle market volatility without damaging your portfolio. But what about now? In the midst of the coronavirus crisis, we are dealing with a ton Continue Reading
3 Ways to Adjust Your Financial Plan During the Pandemic
What goals did you set for your financial plan when 2020 started? Maybe you were going to max out your retirement accounts, contribute a certain amount each month to your kids’ 529 plans or pay off student loan debt. One thing is certain in financial planning: There will always be changes. At some point, plans will change, emergencies will happen, markets will drop. So whatever you had in mind Continue Reading