🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readThe effect of the coronavirus on our lives is unprecedented. While we’re all sheltering in place while trying to manage our daily tasks, it’s undoubtedly taking a toll on us mentally, physically and financially. Here are some tips to help you weather this storm of economic uncertainty. Get Started on Being … Continue reading “6 Financial Tips for an Emergency”
🖨 Print⏱ 5 min readOver the past six years, domestic crude oil has experienced a volatile ride. 2014 saw the emergence of American shale as producers were attracted to the $114 price levels. However, in 2016 the price for a barrel eventually fell to $27 as a global supply glut developed. 2016 also saw Russia … Continue reading “Understanding the Oil War between Russia and Saudi Arabia”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readIn the days ahead, the COVID-19 pandemic will likely be described in economic terms as a Black Swan. This phrase is used to describe an event that: 1) was unpredictable; 2) causes severe and widespread consequences; and 3) in hindsight was determined to be wholly predictable. What will be interesting going … Continue reading “The Economic Impact of Coronavirus”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readCoronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (HR 6074) – Introduced by Rep. Nita Lowey (D-NY), this was the first bill passed to authorize funding in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. It was introduced on March 4 and signed into law on March 6. The legislation provides $8.3 billion in … Continue reading “Focused Almost Exclusively on Mitigating the Health and Economic Impact of the Coronavirus”
🖨 Print⏱ 7 min readU.S. Government Provides Relief to Individuals, Businesses in Midst of COVID-19 Crisis On March 27, President Donald Trump signed into law a historic $2 trillion stimulus package designed to provide economic relief to individuals and businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Our aim in this alert is to give a brief … Continue reading “CARES Act – Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readThe COVID-19 pandemic has seen a rise in remote working. Even organizations that have always been against it have their employees working from home. With some areas experiencing complete lockdowns, this means you find yourself in an unfamiliar work environment. Remote working means that you have to work outside a traditional … Continue reading “New to Remote Working? Here are Some Tips for Staying Productive”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readAccording to the World Economic Forum (WEF), the spread of the coronavirus will impact the world’s economy. Whether it’s a Reuter’s poll from economic experts projecting growth in China slowing to 4.5 percent in Q1 of 2020, in contrast to China’s Q4 GDP of 6 percent; or the International Energy Agency … Continue reading “Coronavirus: Black Swan or Buying Opportunity?”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readAt the end of 2019, Congress passed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act as part of a year-end appropriations package. This bill is designed to address specific issues related to retirement savings plans in an effort to help Americans save more for retirement. Retirement Plan Contributions People … Continue reading “SECURE Act Seeks to Help Americans Save More for the Golden Years”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readSupporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act (S 153) – This bill encourages veterans to participate in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields in a variety of ways, including making veterans eligible for certain National Science Foundation (NSF) programs. The Act directs the Office of Science and Technology Policy to establish … Continue reading “Supporting Veteran Careers, Protecting the Food Supply, and Reducing Wasted Government Spending”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readAccording to the 2019 Small Business Profile, a project from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy, there are 30.2 million small businesses, making up 99.9 percent of all U.S. businesses. With 59.9 million of these small business employees making up 47.3 percent of workers in the United States, it’s … Continue reading “Understanding Three Revenue Metrics”