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
U.S. Virus Response Compared to the World
Dealing with Financial Hardship
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
What the Increasing National Debt, Deficit Could Mean for You
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
Rerouting Your Summer Vacation
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
How the Pandemic Is Affecting the Real Estate Market
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
The Future of Retail Raises More Questions Than Answers
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
Drug Prices Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
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
Health Care: What Lies Ahead
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
Post-Pandemic Job Market
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
The Perks and Pitfalls of Self-Employment
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