Coronavirus SBA Disaster Loan Program
The Coronavirus containment efforts have put a lot of small businesses in a very difficult situation. Some businesses have been forced to shut down altogether, while other businesses are working at a reduced capacity. To help, Congress recently released...
IRS Stimulus Checks To Individuals: Eligibility & Timing
The U.S. Senate recently passed the CARES Act which was put in place to help stabilize the economy in the wake of the Coronavirus containment efforts. One of the key items in the bill are the stimulus checks that the IRS will issue to individuals and their...
The Coronavirus Battle Will Be Won Or Lost By April 30th
These are unprecedented times. Over the past few weeks we have spent countless hours researching past epidemics, listening to medical experts, economists, market analysts, hedge fund managers, and local business owners. Of all the things we've learned up to this...
Market Selloff: Time To Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Over the past month, the stock market has dropped by 20%. Largely due to the economic impact of the Coronavirus. As the feeling of panic continues to increase here in the U.S., our clients are asking: Should we be buying stocks at these lower levels? Is...
Should I Refinance My Mortgage Now?
With all the volatility going on in the market, it seems there is one certainty and that is the word “historical” will continue to be in the headlines. Over the past few months, we’ve seen the Dow Jones Average hit historical highs, the 10-year treasury hit historical lows, and historical daily point movements in the market.
Coronavirus vs. SARS: Buying Opportunity?
As fears of the Coronavirus continue to spread, this week was the largest drop in the stock market since the 2008 / 2009 financial crisis. On Thursday, February 27, 2020, the Dow Jones Index dropped by 1,191 points, making it the largest single day point drop...
Coronavirus & The Market Selloff
Today was a wild ride for the stock market. The Dow Jones posted a loss of 1,031 points on February 24, 2020 as fears of the continued spread of the Coronavirus sparked a selloff in the stock market. Over the past 24 hours, we've received the following...
When To Enroll In Medicare
Medicare has important deadlines that you need to be aware of during your initial enrollment period. Missing those deadlines could mean gaps in coverage, penalties, and limited options when it comes to selecting a Medicare Supplemental Plan. Many people...
How Do Social Security Survivor Benefits Work?
Social Security payments can sometimes be a significant portion of a couple’s retirement income. If your spouse passes away unexpectedly, it can have a dramatic impact on your financial wellbeing in retirement. This is especially true if there was a big...
Medicare Supplemental Plans (“Medigap”) vs. Medicare Advantage Plans
As you approach age 65, there are a lot of very important decisions that you will have to make regarding your Medicare coverage. Since Medicare Parts A & B by itself have deductibles, coinsurance, and no maximum out of pocket protection for retirees,...
