Special Roth rules for 2020: Still time for withdrawals
Under special rules for 2020, holders of a Roth IRA may be able to take a distribution without a penalty. The coronavirus stimulus bill (the CARES act)…
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Shut down the noise of friends when it comes to money
Most people think that their friends don’t influence their finances, but it can happen in subtle ways. Take the friend who goes on a cruise three times a…
Home inspection is not just for home buyers
In one way, home repair contractors are a little like doctors who are known to say, “If only you had come to me sooner…” It’s easy to put off checking…
How bad has 2020 been for insurance? Look at the numbers
If you live in Oregon, Washington or California, you may no longer be able to get insurance to cover damage from wildfires. Insurance losses from recent…
Small business: Check the demolition limits for riots on your insurance policies
Small business owners are finding their insurance policies have limits on the payouts for demolition of buildings torched in riots. A report by the…
A Thanksgiving message you can use or edit for your readers
A message you can use or edit for your readers Give thanks for the rocks this Thanksgiving This is a year when we might feel as if we are standing in…
Resilience: An important quality in the age of pandemic
In the era of pandemics and lockdowns, resilience is the key to coping with changing demands of business and the office. The Workforce Institute…
Ask the Expert: Loan Estimates
It has been years since I took out a mortgage. I notice that instead of a Good Faith Estimate, I am getting a Loan Estimate. Are these the same things? In…
Fantastic seller’s market offers best prices in years
The millennial generation has grown up and they want to buy homes. Every year for the next 10 years, millions of millennials will hit home buying age. The…
Cambodia: Huge COVID-19 fees
Cambodia is about to open to tourists with this rather stringent COVID-19 plan: All international visitors will pay $3,000 deposit on arrival, of which…