Financial stress, whether it’s the result of redundancy, debt, unexpected expenses or savings gaps, is a problem. Financial wellness is important. It gives you security, enables you to buy the items you need (and other things that you want). What you might not realize, though, is that it’s also crucial for your overall health. Now, [...]
Researchers have long known that money worries contribute to health worries. Ongoing stress about money has been linked to migraines, heart disease, diabetes, sleep problems, and more. Left untreated, these conditions can lead to life-threatening illnesses, which can plunge you even further into debt. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), money is the top [...]
Thousands of people are finding themselves locked in their homes, streaming Netflix, looking up new or long-time unused recipes, planning and cooking meals (some haven’t done that in years), organizing closets, video chatting with friends and sharing jokes on Facebook about the Corona Virus. What if we took that time to do some things that [...]
Everyone is anxiously awaiting their $1200 stimulus payments. But some folks may be in jeopardy of NOT receiving their money. Sometimes, when consumers have seriously delinquent debt, funds can be swooped from private parties (collection agencies) and in some cases can be seized by the federal government. Private collectors can garnish portions of wages. Also, [...]
This new tool provided by the U.S. Treasury Department and the IRS will serve several important functions: If you have not received your stimulus payment yet, it allows you to check the status of yours, so you'll know approximately when it will reach your bank account or be mailed. If you filed tax returns in [...]