By Chris Hogan May 20 is national “Be a Millionaire Day.” I know, it might be a strange thing to bring up at a time like this, when the economy is limping along thanks to the coronavirus shutdown. But I disagree. In fact, it’s more important than ever to... Read more
(StatePoint) These uncertain times are forcing more people to reexamine finances and rewrite their household budgets. According to the Pew Research Center in a survey conducted soon after the COVID-19 crisis began, 33% of Americans either lost their jobs or suffered a pay cut or reduction in work hours.... Read more
(StatePoint) Financial experts agree that no one is completely immune from risk when a recession occurs, and that an economic downturn can have a significant impact on your personal and financial situation. However, they also agree that it is important to avoid panicking and to remain focused on your... Read more
The following Op-ed is from Marie Williams, Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services As the calendar turns to May, our awareness month for mental health arrives with new emphasis. It is true that we all have mental health, and as our normal has been upended... Read more
(StatePoint) With millions of people nationwide filing for unemployment since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals and families across the country are suddenly finding themselves without health insurance at a precarious time. Fortunately, new options may be able to help those on tight budgets. “The sudden and... Read more
How You Can Help Find a Solution to COVID-19.
Health May 8, 2020
(Family Features) The human immune system holds important clues about how people naturally detect and defend against disease. For COVID-19, many people have been able to defeat the virus because of their natural defense systems. Now researchers are working to learn from these survivors’ immune systems to inform the... Read more
To give business owners tactical advice during this difficult time, Ramsey Solutions is sharing limited access to its most popular and inspirational business talks from the organization’s EntreLeadership Summit conferences. Summit Unlocked, https://www.entreleadership.com/summit-unlocked, starts Thursday, May 7, with a talk by Dave Ramsey, financial expert and CEO of Ramsey Solutions.... Read more
By Rachel Cruze These are unprecedented times, you guys. There’s sad news everywhere you look, so I want to give you some hope today. Let’s talk about one thing that can help your specific situation right now, no matter where you’re at with your finances—an emergency fund. Emergency funds... Read more
Dave Says Column:Go ahead, knock it out!
Finance May 6, 2020
Dear Dave, We make about $70,000 a year, and we’re debt-free except for our house. We’re following your plan, and just started saving for retirement, but we only have $15,000 left on our mortgage. We can have that paid off in six or seven months, so would it be... Read more
Dave Says Column: Tithe on stimulus check?
Finance May 5, 2020
Dear Dave, Should my wife and I tithe on our stimulus checks? She thinks we should, but I’m not sure. In my mind, we already gave our money to Caesar—so to speak—and now he’s just giving it back. What do you think? -Luke Dear Luke, Well, it’s your money you’re getting... Read more