After years of market stability, 2020 was the year of curveballs. Oddly enough, we are ending pretty close to where we started the year. We are in a bull market, with stocks ending on a high note. But, as we all know, that’s not what the whole year looked like. Here is a look back […]
What 2020 Has Taught Us About Money
We are halfway through 2020, and it’s safe to say this year hasn’t turned out like anyone expected. The global pandemic has thrown us into situations we’ve never experienced before, and derailed plans we thought were certain. But it has also taught us a lot about being prepared for anything, and how to adapt quickly […]
2020 Quarter 1 Review
The first quarter of 2020 started and ended in very different places. 2019 finished on a strong note, and we started the year with confidence in the year ahead. Of course, we know that the economy goes through cycles of growth and contraction, and we were overdue for a downturn. The U.S. was in the […]
Laid Off or Furloughed Due to the Coronavirus? What to do Next
The rapid spread of COVID-19 in the U.S. led to a dizzying halt of our economy in March. Since then, more than 20 million Americans have been laid off or furloughed. Additionally, some companies are offering packages for employees to leave voluntarily. If you find yourself in one of these situations, it can be very […]
How to Invest Your Way Through a Recession
The lightning-quick economic halt we’re experiencing due to the coronavirus pandemic means a recession is highly likely for the U.S. Recessions are periods of economic decline that include an increase in unemployment and a drop in the stock market, the housing market, and the GDP for two or more quarters. But this particular recession would […]