There are plenty of benefits to living in a rental unit, from having some utilities covered to not having to make your own home repairs. Many times, renting can also be cheaper than owning a home. So, it’s no wonder why more people are renting over buying now more than any other time over the last 50 years. But, one of the potential drawbacks of living in a rental unit
In late May 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic had generated more than 40 million jobless claims. As workers were laid off and furloughed at a rapacious rate and unemployment benefits were artificially propped up, the situation created a unique scenario for many individuals. There’s no doubt that these initial days of the pandemic were stressful, difficult, and even scary. Even so, for many people who suddenly found themselves out of work,
[caption id="attachment_147407" align="alignnone" width="540"] Image Source: Unsplash[/caption] As the world begins to see the light at the end of the coronavirus tunnel, many businesses and organizations are starting to reopen. However, even though people are happy to see their favorite companies, amusement parks, and churches now allowing visitors, it is the responsibility of the business to protect everyone who enters. Whether you work with customers or other businesses, it will
The quarantine caused by the coronavirus has set up a murky economic future, to say the least. Regardless of your particular situation, the current crisis requires everyone to budget their finances and prepare for the turbulent financial period of time ahead. If you’re wondering how you can trim up your budget (or if you don’t even have a budget in the first place), here are some monetary considerations to keep
Lately, there’s been no way to escape the ever-changing reports surrounding the Coronavirus pandemic. It has impacted millions of people globally and has killed thousands of people in the United States. In order to flatten the curve and reduce exposure, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has recommended that people practice “social distancing,” which includes maintaining a distance of 6-feet between you and other people and staying away from crowded
Summer is the perfect time to shake off those winter doldrums and get active again. While you can always get involved in a pickup sport or go for a daily run, there are also a lot of physically active summer projects that you can tackle right around your own yard that can help to improve your home. Here are a few suggestions for common summer projects (roughly listed from simple
You don’t need academic success to be an entrepreneur. In fact, when polled, well over half of business owners reported that they didn’t even have a bachelor’s degree, which is music to the ears of any savvy fella’ with a good idea up his sleeve. However, the lack of an education requirement doesn’t mean you should dive into starting a business without a little preparation beforehand. Successful businesses take a
Have you ever had days where your phone won’t stop ringing and the emails won’t stop pouring in? The good news is that you aren’t alone. Sometimes it can seem as though the only way to escape the non-stop communication is to switch your devices off and completely disconnect. This doesn’t have to be wishful thinking as January and February are the perfect time of the year to disconnect and
When you start a new job, you often bring all of your enthusiasm, hopes, and dreams with you. The right workplace will foster these raw emotions and create opportunities for you to flourish. One of the ways this could happen is through opportunities like promotions that enable you to use your talents and grow. The reality is that many of your colleagues may also be keen on getting that promotion,
As 2019 comes to a close, the U.S. economy has effectively rebounded from the Great Recession, and job opportunities are plentiful. Therefore, you may find it somewhat shocking that the number of Americans without health insurance is on the rise. Vox reports that the total amount of uninsured Americans climbed from 25.6 million in 2017 to 27.5 million the following year. What’s more, 2018’s figures are the country’s first increase
