At the peak of the pandemic, Chicago's Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced tens of millions of dollars in relief for Chicago homeowners struggling to make house payments. Months later, that announcement feels nothing short of a PR-stunt. The application process was managed by NHS Chicago. They had created a section...
The CARES Act enacted by Congress at the beginning of the pandemic offered 1200 dollars to qualifying American citizens. For those who previously filed their taxes with the IRS, the IRS already had their banking credentials to be able to send in the direct payments…This much-needed cash payment helped...
It is important to note that previous performance is not representative of future performance, but it does allow an investor to make an informed decision and compare performance. While not all risk can be eliminated, some can be minimized by diversification.
Everyone has a different investment approach, goals, risk tolerance,...
With over 11% unemployment, and more than 20,000 new applications for the week of August 10, Illinois' jobless woes are far from over. The $600 federal boost expired on the week ending July 25, leaving hundreds of thousands of families struggling to make ends meet.This post is not meant...
There exists an estimated 2 million rideshare drivers in the United States. Many of whom drive full-time. In most states, driving for Uber and Lyft are considered self-employment and drivers are considered as independent contractors and not employees. Therefore, it's up to the driver to ensure that he pays...
As you may know, some people often buy "books" as alternative assets. Book sales around the world are still much higher than e-books. The reality remains…that people like the idea of "possessing" stuff, something that they can hold, show around and simply take pride in "owning it"!
Since JK...
For thousands of years, great philosophers and thinkers have studied the mystery of success. What sets the minority of successful people apart? Aside from the random element of luck, much of success is determined by habits. Why? Our daily lives reflect our daily habits. All successful people have cultivated...
Adding alternative investments to your portfolio can be part of your strategic asset allocation asthey can improve the return of the portfolio since they differ from the traditional stock and bondinvestments and they are not bound to the same constraints of the more traditional investments.A list of traditional alternative...
A healthy entrepreneur equals a stable, successful business. Your lifestyle and the management of your company act as a balance. If one of them weakens, the other will be affected. They are both linked to discipline, performance, and success.
When you care about your physical and emotional well-being, you will...
