COVID19

The Hidden Fees of Working from Home

The Hidden Fees of Working from Home

The face of telecommuting has drastically changed in the span of 5 weeks. As we continue to follow stay at home mandates and work remotely, here are a few expense categories that you will probably see rise.

Facing the Fact that You May Not Be Able To Pay Your Mortgage or Rent (Coronavirus Part 5)

Facing the Fact that You May Not Be Able To Pay Your Mortgage or Rent (Coronavirus Part 5)

Many people world wide are facing reduced hours or have been laid off from their jobs completely. Shelter and food are a basic necessities. What do you do if you can’t pay your mortgage or rent?

It is best to address things as soon as you are aware that there may be an issue. This gives you more time and potentially more options. Find out what resources are available to you before your rent or mortgage payments are actually behind. 

Put Yourself in a Position to Soar Once This Crisis is Over (Coronavirus Part 3)

Put Yourself in a Position to Soar Once This Crisis is Over (Coronavirus Part 3)

It is important to position yourself to soar once this time of difficulty is over. Rest assured that it will come to an end and when that happens, you want to be in a position to continue to achieve your goals.

Do you have debt?

How do you plan to handle it right now?

It's Time For a New Spending Plan (Coronavirus Part 2)

It's Time For a New Spending Plan (Coronavirus Part 2)

Let’s talk about what you can do today, right now, to help offset any disruptions you may see in your income.

How much discretionary income do you have? Your discretionary income is any money you have left over after you pay your necessities (ex: taxes, shelter, groceries, costs associated with transportation, medication, etc.). So, how much “extra money” do you have that can be set aside in case you need to tap into it?

Coronavirus: Take Care of Your Money (Part 1)

Coronavirus: Take Care of Your Money (Part 1)

If you have money invested in the stock market, you probably feel like you have been on a rollercoaster for the past week. When I look at my own portfolio, I see red all over. Fear can make us do things that are detrimental to our long-term investment strategy.