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12/01/2021

Extremely tight inventory, as well as heavy investor activity in the housing market, is keeping prices elevated

Home price gains slow down for the first time since May 2020 (cnbc.com)

Home prices are still higher than a year ago, but the gains are now decelerating for the first time since the pandemic began.

11/12/2021

A fun tax fact:

11/08/2021

Small business owners and self-employed individuals who work from home may be eligible for a home office tax deduction. Watch this video to learn the basics.

09/27/2021

04/21/2020

During this crisis, how can you help small businesses?

What are the possible, and likely, actions that government can and should take?

04/20/2020

Programs for homeowners that prevent foreclosure, eviction, and provide mortgage payment relief are available. But what if you rent? Support is ramping up for rents too - Here's what's available, how it works, and how to get help.

Rent relief for those impacted by COVID-19 is available, provided you know where to look. Find out about federal, state, and local rent help here.

04/17/2020

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is authorized to guarantee up to $349 billion in loans to eligible borrowers through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Learn more here:

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is authorized to guarantee up to $349 billion in loans to eligible borrowers through the Paycheck...

04/16/2020

As part of the CARES Act - the $2.2 trillion stimulus package - the federal government is sending stimulus checks (also known as Economic Impact Payments) to millions of Americans.

It's all here.

04/15/2020

Even if you’ve followed all the latest headlines about your student loans and Coronavirus, you may still have questions. Here are the most common questions along with answers and what to do next.

Finally, some answers.

04/14/2020

By now most small business owners know that the CARES Act, through the Small Business Administration (SBA), offers financial relief through two targeted loan packages—the new Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the existing Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) program. Here's what you need to know abou the EIDL program:

The process to secure a CARES Act EIDL Loan and up to $10,000 advance can be tricky. Here's how to get your money and keep your small business running.

04/13/2020

Conducting business from home? Here are some great tips for those virtual conferences.

The keys to a successful online, virtual conference event are a bit different than those for a traditional live, in-person event. Here's how event organizers can bring even a remote audience to their feet.

04/10/2020

Many people are intimidated by the idea of getting a mortgage while self-employed, and some may tell you it is difficult. There are ways to improve your rates and probability of approval when getting a mortgage while self-employed.

Many people are intimidated by the idea of getting a mortgage while self-employed, here are some suggestions for increasing your chances of getting that loan.