Preservation Specialists, LLC | It will be interesting to see how the job market fares over the next few months. While millions of workers have been laid off due to the coronavirus pandemic, many of those employers will be reopening and may or may not rehire those let go. Much depends on the direction of…

In normal times, the stock market is often a reflection of the economy. But these are not normal times. Even though April was marked by a global shutdown of businesses, rampant unemployment and low economic growth, the S&P 500 Index ended the month up 12.9%. This represented the highest one-month gain since 1987 and posted…

Sole proprietors in the U.S. caught a huge break in April. The Paycheck Protection Program, borne out of the economic hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, became available to solo entrepreneurs and independent contractors on April 10, 2020. As such there are perks and pitfalls of self-employment and read further to find out more information.…

Beware of Coronavirus Scams | After a press conference in which President Trump mentioned scientists were testing the potential of using disinfectants as a coronavirus cure, poison control centers across the country reported a spike in calls. In Maryland alone, the Emergency Management Agency fielded more than 100 calls asking about the president’s suggestion. In…

The Coronavirus or Covid-19 brought financial stress to many people and it is important to learn how to deal with financial stress. A recent survey by the National Endowment for Financial Education found that almost 90% of Americans were feeling anxious about their money situation. 39% were worried about job security 48% worried about paying…

Two Retirement Planning Approaches | According to Merrill, four of the most common risks to your retirement strategy are: A significant market drop shortly before or early in your retirementInflation reducing your spending power over timeUnexpected medical and/or long-term care expensesOutliving your assets If you are nearing retirement, it might be time to review your…

We’ve seen a rise in the number of coronavirus cases and at the same time our economy, as said in the news, is not doing well wherein we are expecting the “worse is yet to come”. What we should be doing is to be well-informed in Markets, Investments, Income, Zoom Security, etc. We are sharing…

The coronavirus crisis is creating so many challenges and uncertainty which gives us a lot of worries when it comes to our personal finances -with this, it is essential to learn the Financial Impact of Coronavirus Our very own founder, Pat Strubbe, discusses the financial impact of coronavirus, what it means, and how you can…