🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readWith increased cyber threats, there is great awareness of malware that comes attached in files. Individuals and businesses invest in security solutions to protect against malware. In fact, there are often company policies regarding opening attachments on emails; yet there is an increase in a type of threat (though not new), … Continue reading “Fileless Malware Poses New Threat to Computer Users”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readThe HEROES Act, otherwise known as the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act, can greatly improve the benefits for the earned income tax credit (EITC) for eligible workers who don’t have children. This legislation would also help wage earners in the business-to-consumer and leisure sectors of the economy impacted … Continue reading “HEROES ACT Can Combat Economic Downtown”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readEven though unemployment is still relatively high, there are still some great part-time jobs you can do that will help cover basic expenses. Here’s a list of the industries that are hiring right now: Paid Survey Participant If you like to share your opinions (and who doesn’t), this job is perfect … Continue reading “Best Part-Time Jobs During Corona”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readAs Johns Hopkins University of Medicine’s Coronavirus Resource Center revealed a recent increase of coronavirus cases in the Southern and Southwestern United States, the VIX ticked up. With fears of the outbreak curve not flattening, how will this impact markets? The Volatility Index (VIX) was established by the Chicago Board Options … Continue reading “How Likely Would a Second Coronavirus Wave Negatively Impact the Stock Market?”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readEach year, millions of Americans make donations to charitable organizations and receive something in return – a tax break. However, the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act curbed this tax advantage because it reduced the number of people eligible to claim a charitable deduction by raising the standard deduction. For 2020, … Continue reading “How To Use Qualified Charitable Distributions For Charitable Giving”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readPaycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (HR 7010) – Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) introduced this legislation on May 26. This Act modifies provisions related to small business loans issued under the original Paycheck Protection Program. Specifically, the bill permits forgiveness of loans used to pay expenses incurred over a 24-week … Continue reading “Helping Small Business Owners, Seniors and U.S. Hostages, and Limiting Intrusive Domestic Surveillance”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readAfter seeing a peak and then a sustained decline in coronavirus cases, hospitalizations, and deaths resulting from COVID-19, the White House and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has rolled out a three-tier approach to get the nation back to its pre-coronavirus economic activities. While this program is led by … Continue reading “Understanding the Federal Government’s Proposal for Opening Up Again”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readMost states are starting to relax stay-at-home restrictions. As such, businesses are developing plans for bringing employees back to work. Many businesses are already affected by the pandemic and their future looks grim. Specifically, we are going to look at the IT sector and examine what spending might look like in … Continue reading “How IT Spending Will Change When Business Resumes”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readThe CARES Act stimulus package substantially relaxed the rules around certain retirement account loan and distribution requirements, but with much confusion. As a result, the IRS recently put out a FAQ document to address the COVID-19 rule relaxation around IRA and 401(k) loans and distributions. This important information should come as … Continue reading “IRS Questions and Answers on COVID-19 IRA and 401(k) Loans & Distributions”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readDue to the unprecedented effects of COVID-19, the line between our professional and personal lives has blurred. Trying to take care of job responsibilities from home requires new ways of navigating. Here are a few ideas to help you become more productive while working at home – and stay grounded in … Continue reading “How to Stay Productive When Working from Home”
