More Coronavirus Relief, Plus Beefed-Up Security for Technology, the Elderly, and Children Born to U.S. Citizens Serving Overseas
01 May 2020 Leave a Comment
Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (HR 748) – This legislation provided $2 trillion of stimulus relief in response to the coronavirus crisis. Provisions of the bill include:$1,200 for each American making up to $75,000 a yearAdditional $600 a week in unemployment benefits for up to four months$100 billion available for hospitals and [...]

Six Industries Hiring During the Shutdown
01 May 2020 Leave a Comment
During the government shutdown as a result of COVID-19, sadly, millions have lost their jobs. However, there is a silver lining: there are some industries that, because of the shutdown, are actually hiring. Here are a few leads to help those who might have been affected.Shipping and DeliveryThis industry is hiring at what seems like warp speed. It’s [...]

Prospects for Investing in the 2020s
01 May 2020 Leave a Comment
The third decade of the 21st century started out with a vigorous economy, record low unemployment levels, and benign inflation. But late in the first quarter over the span of two weeks, investors faced the fastest stock market correction in history.With an unpredictable assailant like a global virus, short-term actions by Congress and the Federal Reserve [...]

How Will U.S. Employment Figures, Coronavirus Impact Job Markets?
01 May 2020 Leave a Comment
With the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security) signed into law by President Trump on March 27, this set into motion major initiatives by the U.S. government in response to the coronavirus’ economic impact. This Act provides $2 trillion in financial aid to the nation, in big part to soften the impact of the coronavirus’ hit to [...]

Understanding the High-Low Method
01 May 2020 Leave a Comment
When it comes to cost accounting, the high-low method is an approach that's used to break mixed costs into either a variable or fixed cost. Although it's straightforward, it's important to do multiple analyses because outlier costs from the available data can sometimes misconstrue operating costs. This calculation occurs by looking at the periods with the [...]

New to Remote Working? Here are Some Tips for Staying Productive
01 Apr 2020 Leave a Comment
The 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 office environment. Although some [...]

6 Financial Tips for an Emergency
01 Apr 2020 Leave a Comment
The 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 LiquidExperts suggest having three to [...]
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