I posed a question on Twitter a few weeks back: Are the new unemployment benefits (extra $600 per week) unfair to "essential workers" who don't get the extra funds AND have to keep working?— Jacob Wade (@iHeartBudgets) April 9, 2020 Apparently Mitt Romney heard me, because a few short weeks later, he introduced Patriot Pay. This refundable payroll tax credit would pay "frontline" workers … [Read more...] about Extra $12 An Hour? Romney “Patriot Pay” Stimulus Proposed
Stimulus Check Rap Song
Sometimes when you get stuck inside for over a month.....you do something a little crazy. My crazy? I created a Stimulus Check Rap Song (much to my wife's embarrassment!). We had a BLAST making this song and video, and yes, even my wife laughed and shared this with her friends! We would love to spread some fun during this stressful time, we would LOVE if you shared this with anyone … [Read more...] about Stimulus Check Rap Song
8 Best Life Insurance Companies 2020 (Get Quotes Online!)
Let's talk about the NOT sexiest part of personal finance: Life Insurance! For real, nothing brings down the mood more than starting conversations like "so….if I died…." But it is an important part of having a complete financial plan, and luckily, getting life insurance has NEVER been easier! In my opinion, I choose Term Life Insurance, because it can be a more cost efficient option … [Read more...] about 8 Best Life Insurance Companies 2020 (Get Quotes Online!)
6 Best Money Market Accounts (May 2020)
Finding the best place to stash your cash is always a challenge. There are hundreds (thousands?) of banks and savings accounts to choose from! There are different reasons for each type of account, and for me, Money Markets are the PERFECT PLACE to stash your Emergency Fund. In fact, we personally put our Emergency Fund in a Money Market account. The money is accessible, but can't be spent … [Read more...] about 6 Best Money Market Accounts (May 2020)
Where’s My Stimulus Check?! Get My Payment App Let’s You Check Status
On April 13th, the IRS started sending out Stimulus Payments to American taxpayers. Related: Second Stimulus Check Proposed ($2,000 a month!!) They claimed to have sent out over 80 Million direct deposit payments, but many people did NOT get paid, many who qualified and were expecting direct deposit payment. And there are also millions who will NOT be getting direct deposit, but do they … [Read more...] about Where’s My Stimulus Check?! Get My Payment App Let’s You Check Status
9 Best High Yield Savings Accounts (June 2020)
Have you ever looked at how much interest you are earning in your savings account? According to the FDIC1, the national average savings account interest rate is a TINY 0.07% Lame. Many online banks have popped up over the past decade, and they are offering some incredible rates, up to 20x more than the average savings account interest rate. I've compiled a list of the top high-yield … [Read more...] about 9 Best High Yield Savings Accounts (June 2020)