Are You a Night Bloomer?
byA Hopeful Perspective on Adversity We’re called to “give thanks in all circumstances,” and to “let our cheerfulness be evident to all.” But when…
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Biggest Reason to Check Your Credit Now
byWhen was the last time you checked your credit? Experts suggest that you should check your credit report a few times each year….
No More Stimulus Checks, And Rent is Due
byThe CARES Act, which Congress passed a few months ago and is commonly referred to as the economic stimulus package, is scheduled to expire…
How COVID-19 is Impacting Your Credit Report
byIn the midst of a crisis, where unemployment exceeds 30 million individuals, oftentimes the last thing on your mind is your credit report. Why…
Virus Economics: How to Spend Your Stimulus Check
byPandemic viruses are the mother of invention. Think about it! Within two weeks of the United States Congress passing stimulus legislation, the Internal Revenue…
#WhatsTheMessage EP 010: Poverty Intensified During the Pandemic
byIn this episode Carmela and Claudia welcome Message finance columnist and tax attorney, Ruthven Phillip of Give2GetRich, LLC. In this episode they discuss the…
It’s All Grief: COVID-19 and Layers of Loss
byThe coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has hit the globe like a whirlwind. The impact of the novel illness is not only affecting people physically, but…
#WhatsTheMessage EP 009: The Psychological Effects of a Pandemic
byIn this episode, Carmela and Claudia welcome psycho-therapist Shivon Massenburg to discuss some of the positive and negative affects this pandemic is having on…
Pandemic Spending
byThe stock market has experienced one of its most volatile weeks in history. With the Dow falling over 2,000 points in a few days,…