- How to Spot an Overvalued Stock
When market volatility strikes, savvy investors recognize it as an opportunity rather than a setback. One such strategy to consider is short selling – an approach that can yield significant returns when executed correctly, but requires a solid understanding of the risks involved. Short selling involves borrowing stocks, selling them at their current market price… read more…
- South Dakota Coronavirus Relief Programs
Like most states, South Dakota has taken multiple steps to recover its economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. The state currently has more than 2,200 cases with 11 deaths, according to the South Dakota Department of Health. And the government has both created and expanded various state programs to aid individuals and small businesses impacted by… read more…
- North Dakota Coronavirus Relief Programs
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and accompanying economic crisis has impacted life throughout the world, hurting both individuals and small businesses as our normal way of living has profoundly changed. North Dakota has not been hit particularly hard by the outbreak, but there is not a corner of the United States that has not at least… read more…
- Wyoming Coronavirus Relief Programs
The COVID-19 pandemic and accompanying economic crisis has impacted life everywhere, from major cities to small towns in the middle of the United States. The state of Wyoming has not been hit as hard as some other states, possibly owing to its small population and low population density, but the Cowboy State has still felt… read more…
- Alaska Coronavirus Relief Programs
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused problems all around the world, and Alaska, despite its relative remoteness, has not been spared. The lives of both individuals and businesses in the Last Frontier State have been impacted by the pandemic and the economic downturn that has accompanied it. During and after this crisis, consider working with a… read more…
- Delaware Coronavirus Relief Programs
As Delaware’s coronavirus cases approaches 3,000, the state has introduced many measures to keep its residents safe and to protect any individuals or small businesses adversely impacted by the outbreak. And the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides direct coronavirus crisis government help at the federal level, with several programs for coronavirus… read more…
- Montana Coronavirus Relief Programs
Montana provides a number of relief programs to combat the economic challenges presented by the COVID-19 outbreak. With more than 480 cases and fewer than 20 deaths, the state has implemented stay-at-home orders, unemployment benefits expansions and numerous other coronavirus assistance programs for individuals and small businesses. But the U.S. also provides coronavirus crisis government… read more…
- Rhode Island Coronavirus Relief Programs
As a response to the economic challenges presented by COVID-19, Rhode island is providing widespread coronavirus support to individuals and small businesses impacted by the pandemic. In fact, the state’s efforts have led to unemployment benefits expansions, utilities expansions, financial grants and more. And if you’re a coronavirus-impacted employee or small business owner, you can… read more…
- Telehealth Coverage During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Traditionally, if you needed medical care you’d head to your doctor’s office, urgent care clinic or even the emergency room. With the COVID-19 pandemic keeping many Americans home, telehealth services have emerged as an alternative to in-person care. Being able to consult a doctor remotely can be convenient, but what exactly does it involve and… read more…
- Does My Health Insurance Cover Coronavirus Treatment?
As the number of coronavirus cases in the U.S. grows, you might be wondering whether your health insurance will cover you if you were to contract the disease, COVID-19. While every health plan differs, here’s what you need to know about your policy and what coverage you can expect. COVID-19 Coverage and Cost Concerns Making… read more…
- The Money Market Mutual Fund Liquidity Facility
During a recession the Federal Reserve gets the most headlines for dropping its benchmark interest rates to spur lending, and the spending that lending allows. While that’s the most well-known move the Fed makes, it’s far from the only one. In fact the U.S. central bank has a number of ways it can influence monetary… read more…
- Does Medicare Cover Coronavirus (COVID-19) Costs?
Elderly people have been hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, with the greatest risk of complications and death occurring among older people. If you’re an elderly person on Medicare, you might be wondering what medical costs related to coronavirus are… read more…
- Maine Coronavirus Relief Programs
Maine provides several coronavirus relief options for its individuals and small businesses. As the state works to recovery its economy, it has introduced numerous expansions and programs to support those severely impacted by the pandemic. Among these are unemployment benefits expansions, financial grants and various other programs. But employees and small business owners may also… read more…
- New Hampshire Coronavirus Relief Programs
New Hampshire is one of the smallest and most rural states in the U.S., so it makes sense that, compared to larger, more urban states, it has not been hit as hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The state confirmed its first case on March 2; within six weeks it had 3,382 confirmed cases and 151 deaths. Individuals… read more…
- Hawaii Coronavirus Relief Programs
In comparison to the rest of the U.S., the state of Hawaii hasn’t been hit particularly hard by the coronavirus pandemic. In fact, by mid-May 2020 there were 638 confirmed cases of COVIDF-19 and 17 fatalities. However, the state is feeling the effects of the pandemic in other ways. There has been a statewide stay-at-home… read more…
- Idaho Coronavirus Relief Programs
Idaho had 2,157 confirmed cases of coronavirus and 72 deaths by mid-May. Small businesses can access federal and state programs for pandemic-related hardships. State residents who need resources to help them through the COVID-19 pandemic should take advantage of the multitude of federal relief provisions that have been implemented over the first few months of 2020. If… read more…
- West Virginia Coronavirus Relief Programs
West Virginia was the last state in the United States to report a coronavirus case, with its first confirmed case coming on March 17, 2020. Two months later the state had 1,427 cases and 60 fatalities. While that’s a relatively modest tally, businesses have been forced to close and residents have been ordered to stay… read more…
- Tennessee Coronavirus Relief Programs
The state of Tennessee has thousands of confirmed cases of coronavirus. As a result of the economic effects stemming from this pandemic, Tennessee and the federal government have separately come up with a series of individual and small business relief programs. These programs are designed to temporarily alleviate the economic effects of the pandemic. While… read more…
- Indiana Coronavirus Relief Programs
With around 15,000 coronavirus cases statewide, Indiana has been hit hard by the COVID-19 outbreak. People have been ordered to stay at home since March 24, and non-essential businesses have been closed temporarily. Thousands have been laid off and furloughed from their jobs due to these restrictions. As a result, Indiana has developed some relief… read more…
- Do You Have to Reapply for a PPP Loan?
If you applied for a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan in the first round but didn’t get one, do you need to put in a second application now that more money has been added to the program? Or should you simply wait to see how your original application fares? Here’s what you need to know to… read more…
- Oregon Coronavirus Relief Programs
Though Oregon’s first case of coronavirus was even before epicenter New York’s, the western state has kept its caseload relatively low. Its population is not as dense, of course. But state-issued social distancing measures have also played a key role… read more…
- Dollar-Cost Averaging: How It Works and When It Pays Off – 2020 Analysis
In the last week of February 2020, stock markets worldwide reported their largest one-week decline since the 2008 financial crisis, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 falling by 12% and 11%, respectively. Since then, with the spread of the coronavirus across the U.S., market shocks have occurred daily. In the month of… read more…
- Alabama Coronavirus Relief
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly every aspect of life throughout the world, including in Alabama. By the middle of May 2020 there were 10,700 people with COVID-19 and 450 deaths. Businesses have had to shut down or change hours and workers have seen their income decrease or outright disappear. While it seems like… read more…
- What Happens If a State Goes Bankrupt?
State bankruptcies became a topic of concern in 2017 when Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory, filed for bankruptcy, spotlighting the vulnerabilities in public finances. Even earlier, analysts were warning of the deteriorating financial health of various states. While no U.S. state has ever declared bankruptcy – and with the exception of Arkansas in 1933, no… read more…
- South Carolina Coronavirus Relief
The COVID-19 crisis has impacted life for people around the world. Businesses have had to shut, people have lost jobs, and many have found themselves in increasingly precarious positions financially. For citizens of South Carolina, there are a number of programs available to help both families and small businesses weather the storm — along with… read more…