Personal Finance

With over 30 million Americans filing for unemployment, there has been a massive increase in identity theft. Most Americans aren't careful when protecting and sending their private information over the internet. Here are five ways to protect yourself from fraud during the coronavirus (COVID-19)...

In February, financial markets experienced a historic liquidation that paralleled the onset of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Alongside the introduction of global lockdowns, brokerage account openings rose rapidly as sheltered market participants searched for ways to maintain engagement with...

Before the COVID-19 coronavirus became a global pandemic, markets were in an unrelenting uptrend. However, soon after world governments began introducing stay-at-home orders, forcing the closure of non-essential businesses and unemployment of millions, financial markets experienced a historic...

We are in a time of great uncertainty, both for our health and for our finances.  The economic freeze brought about by COVID-19 has put the personal finances of millions of people in the crosshairs. Right now, they’re asking the same questions: Will I be able to pay my bills? How far...

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought financial anxiety to an all-time high for America’s workforce, jeopardizing the incomes of millions in the service, retail and gig economies. And for those who are self-employed, the crisis has made an unpredictable work environment that much more stressful....

Alongside the COVID-19 coronavirus, financial markets experienced a historic liquidation, with demand across many non-correlated assets plummeting. The resulting economic fallout and market inefficiencies leveled the playing field, turning the attention to newer, more nimble, technology-focused...

With the COVID-19 coronavirus, extreme uncertainty has hit home, forcing some families to consider tapping into their savings and investments. Despite the economic downturn, Ksenia Yudina, CEO, and founder of UNest, a college savings app, suggests parents don’t lose sight of their goals, such...

“It’s only when the tide goes out that you learn who has been swimming naked.” ~ Warren Buffett Unfortunately, many retail investors have been swimming naked in the markets, but they never peeked below the surface before to find out if they were wearing anything below their waist...

Restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 outbreak have affected virtually every industry on the planet. Cannabis was no exception. Nonetheless, many investors strongly believe this crisis can actually make the industry more powerful, help it establish itself, and show that it is a “recession-...

Families across the nation have been affected financially due to the novel coronavirus. Families of high school seniors who were already worried about financing their education are now even more apprehensive about their family’s ability to afford higher education. “People'...

Federal and state government is working to support financial stability for the self-employed and independent workforce. We have mapped it out for you. Among other initiatives, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act has been passed to support business owners, freelancers and...

Many Americans have already received their federal stimulus bank deposits, and digital bank Current has compiled data to see where the money is being spent, CNBC reported. Americans 'Just Trying To Survive'  Current members who received and cashed a stimulus check spent 16% of the...

Accounting and advisory firm MGO wants cannabis companies to know there are paths to financial relief, despite the looming economic downturn and a federal stimulus package that seemingly excludes the industry from receiving funds. The firm, which has some 14 offices across the U.S., is hosting...

Uncertainty has become the watchword of 2020, seemingly on all fronts. This cloud of uncertainty has clearly wreaked havoc than within investment portfolios. The major market indexes are coming off their worst quarter since 1987, the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) has reached its highest level since...

Have you started saving for retirement? If you answered yes, congratulations on taking the necessary steps to ensure financial freedom during your golden years. If your answer was a no, it’s time to start planning for the future before it’s too late. But how do you start saving? What...