Saving for retirement is important – we all know that. But, according to most nationwide reports and surveys, we still aren’t doing it: the Employee Benefit Research Institute reports that one out of every four Americans currently has less than $1,000 saved for retirement. What will it take to make more of us save for […]
You’d think the increased demand caused by the pandemic would have died out by now, but it seems like the problem is just getting more and more serious. The nationwide housing inventory is at a record low, and the shortage is causing a dilemma for many prospective buyers. The shortage isn’t necessarily bad. At the […]
By now, it’s pretty well established that women generally earn less than men. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, women working full-time earn 77% of what men working full-time do (median earnings). However, that’s a simplification that only reflects the bigger picture. According to “The Gender Pay Gap,” a study published by Francine Blau […]
The minimum wage is currently $7.25, but the Democrats are trying to raise it to $15 as part of the new stimulus bill. The current minimum has been in effect since 2009 when it was raised from $6.55. There’s no definite timeline for minimum wage increases; the decision is made by Congress and usually occurs […]
Here are some ways to step back and look at some of the good news that’s happening all around us because of the coronavirus.
Here’s what we found out for those of you who have lingering questions on the stimulus payment.
