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(Laurel Sykes) - While many businesses and workers are subject to the California order to Shelter in Place, there are still many others who are deemed “essential”.
Continue Reading(Laurel Sykes) - While we discussed yesterday the impact of the Shelter in Place order on the community’s workforce, our local small businesses are also struggling.
Continue Reading(Laurel Sykes) - One other bright spot in all of this is the potential for tax relief available at the state and federal, and potentially local level. While the situation remains fluid and new guidance is issued daily, as of March 21, 2020 we are aware of several new developments.
Continue Reading(Laurel Sykes) - We’re going to shift our focus this week to potential relief and resources for assistance during this challenging time. And let me start by saying this whole situation is nothing that anyone can be “expert” in. Much of what is to come in today’s entry is a commentary on how things…
Continue Reading(Renee Howard) - Navigating the loan application process can be daunting for any small business – especially the first time!
Continue Reading(Laurel Sykes) - Know your score!
Continue Reading(Idea Vault Blog) - If you're building an emergency fund, saving for a big purchase, or getting money together to invest, using an insured savings account can put you on the right road. Most banks offer a variety of savings accounts. Some popular savings options beyond the basics include money mark…
Continue Reading(Idea Vault Blog) - It’s hard enough keeping track of your own expenses. So you shouldn’t be surprised that managing money as a team effort can test your patience, especially if your partner has a different method of keeping financial records—or worse, no method at all. In some ways, it’s easier fo…
Continue Reading(Idea Vault Blog) - Making and spending money is a part of everyday financial life. Managing your money successfully relies on figuring out your income and expenses. This boils down to how much money you have coming in, and how you’re spending the money you have. Using those two factors, you can co…
Continue Reading(Idea Vault Blog) - Frugal living discussions often talk about pinching pennies or “stretching a dollar.” A penny saved is a penny earned, or so the saying goes, but is that actually the case? What if that penny saved could end up being much more over time? Turns out, living frugally can save you…
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