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4 Financial Coping Mechanisms for the COVID-19 Pandemic
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans are now unsure if they can meet their essential needs for the coming months. This crisis has brought about sweeping changes in our day-to-day lives, not to mention our economy. Hundreds of businesses...
4 Dangerous Financial Traps to Avoid During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The worldwide pandemic has made millions of American’s financial health much more complicated. We’re seeing people struggle due to loss of income as the pandemic caused their companies to lay them off or reduce their hours. These things are happening...
4 Ways to Protect Your Finances During the Pandemic Season
The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed our day to day lives in ways that have never been seen before. We are now on one of the longest periods in recent history wherein people are forced to work from home –...
6 Side Hustles You Can Do While Working From Home
There’s still no end in sight for the COVID-19 pandemic, and with the US unemployment rate reaching record-high levels, it’s no surprise that many people are turning to side hustles in order to earn more money during the health...
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4 Simple Ways To Save Money During A Pandemic
As of April 2020, over 2 million people worldwide have already been affected by the new coronavirus disease 2019, also known as COVID-19. People from all over the world are dealing with nationwide lockdowns, community quarantine protocols, and other rules...
How to avoid getting burned by devastating financial malpractice
Modern advancements have made great strides in many sectors of society currently, but one of the most consequential is the extension of expected lifespans. Medical advancements as well as expanded access to nutritious food and clean water globally means that...
Turkey turmoiling lira plunges to record low
The currency of Turkey the lira which was introduced in 1844 and over this period it has seen many ups and downs. Once again, the Turkish lira is now dropping to all-time lows against the dollar. There are many contributing...
Basic Economics Is Causing Large Problems As Wal-Mart Raises Minimum Wage
It seems that Walmart is being forced to cut hours as part of a desperate attempt to cover the wage hike this year. We all remember how people who were working low paid service jobs marched in a bid to...
Everything You Need To Know About Black Friday
The worldwide Covid-19 pandemic changed the international retail industry. You’ve doubtless heard about the rise of online shopping as a primary mode of purchase. However, you might not know about the worldwide shortages of most retail goods because of supply...
The Great Resignation: What Is It and Why Is IT Happening
Over the course of three months, starting from April until June, the American labor market experienced an all-time high in terms of resignations. And it hasn’t stopped: just last August, this rate has once again reached an all-time high, with...
Be Careful About These Covid-19 Related Scams
The Covid-19 pandemic didn’t just herald the rise of a world-spanning, malevolent virus; it also brought with it other types of problems. Since the start of 2020, consumers have filed more than 260,000 complaints of fraud. The reason? Covid-19 related...
How to Know if You Qualify For the New Student Loan Forgiveness Program
The pandemic has highlighted financial realities that have long been the subject of various debates and movements; college students are in debt, frequently even before they get some source of income. This was a harsh reality that many graduates had...
How to Get And Check Your Credit Report
If you’ve ever tried taking out a loan, buying a car, or renting a place, then you’ll know that a positive credit report is one of the most important things to have. Banks, dealers, and any potential merchant look at...
5 Economic Sectors You Should Consider Investing In Next Year
The pandemic has rocked the world economy in a bad way, and we’re bound to feel the effects of this debilitating pandemic ripple through the years. However, there’s cause for hope. As some economic sectors sink below their average threshold,...
When Should Automate Your Savings?
For most of us, saving money alone is often painful enough — how much more if we have to remember it every time we get our income? The very beginning is where most of us go wrong. As soon as...