The COVID-19 pandemic has been a struggle around the world, and the United States is no exception. It is worth looking at individual factors to gauge just where we stand now. Continue reading
A recent poll found that nearly one out of every five Americans are experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent lockdowns. Continue reading
If you’d like to see a snapshot of what’s going on with national debt versus revenue, check out the U.S. Debt Clock. Continue reading
All is not lost. If you planned a multicity tour across Europe or Asia this summer, you’ve probably already rethought those plans. Continue reading
Research has found that over a 150-year period (1870 to 2015), owning a home has proved to be one of the most stable and secure holdings compared to other types of investments. Continue reading
Will we learn to live with less? Some lessons were learned when the U.S. initially closed up shop and told everyone to stay home. Continue reading
A study published in May in the Journal of Virus Eradication reported on nine potential medications that could be used to treat the coronavirus. Continue reading
In 1960, the average American spent about $147 a year on health care expenses. In 2017, that number was $10,739. In the ’60s, the health care industry represented 5% of GDP. In 2017, it was nearly 18%. Continue reading
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 Continue reading
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. Continue reading