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Recovery: COVID-19 First, Then the Economy

August 4, 2020

The World Health Organization recently reported that while some countries have made effective inroads to contain COVID-19 within their borders, the pandemic is still well on the rise throughout the…

U.S. Virus Response Compared to the World

July 28, 2020

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…

Prospects for the Automotive Sector

July 22, 2020

We take a lot for granted, including the condition of the car that sits in our driveway. During the coronavirus pandemic, those cars have been sitting idle much more than…

How Might the Economic Downturn Affect Dividends?

July 14, 2020

If a large allocation of your retirement portfolio is invested in dividend-paying stocks, you might see your household income reduced this year. During the Great Recession, dividend payouts dropped by…

How the Pandemic Is Affecting the Real Estate Market

July 7, 2020

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…

The Pandemic’s Financial Toll on Women

June 22, 2020

In April alone, the U.S. lost more than 20 million jobs — increasing the unemployment rate to 14.7%. Researchers say one of the demographics hit hardest during the pandemic is…

Are the Stock Market and the Economy Out of Sync?

June 10, 2020

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,…

The Perks and Pitfalls of Self-Employment

June 2, 2020

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…

Gender Dynamics: Pre- and Post-Pandemic

May 26, 2020

In past recessions, industries like manufacturing and construction were often the hardest hit. For example, some economists referred to the Great Recession as a “man-cession” because at the outset, more…

How to Deal With Financial Stress

May 19, 2020

A recent survey by the National Endowment for Financial Education found that almost 90% of Americans were feeling anxious about their money situation.1 39% were worried about job security 48%…

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