LIVING THROUGH ONE YEAR OF COVID-19

30 Ways Shopping Will Never Be the Same After the Coronavirus

The coronavirus has changed life in just about every aspect, including shopping. Many retailers with a brick-and-mortar presence have been able to shift to serving customers solely online, but…

Creative Ways Small Businesses Stayed Open the Past Year

The coronavirus pandemic has dealt a brutal blow to many small business owners. As of August 2020, over 160,000 small businesses had closed since the beginning of the pandemic, a Yelp survey found….

Gender Pay Equity Is More at Risk Than Ever During the Pandemic

Across the world and throughout the crisis, it was harder to be a woman during the pandemic than a man. According to a report from the United Nations Foundation, COVID-19 "is rapidly unraveling the…

COVID-19’s Economic Impact on Education

The pandemic uprooted life as we know it, especially when it comes to education. Public health mandates began to shut down primary schools in the U.S. as early as March 2020. Colleges soon began to…

5 Fascinating Facts About Pfizer

Pfizer, one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies, became a household name in 2020 when it was the first to have its COVID-19 vaccine authorized for use by the FDA. The vaccine came under…

Here’s How Much Emergency Cash You Need Stashed If an Emergency Happens

You’ve probably heard time and again that it’s important to have a rainy-day fund set up “just in case” something unexpected were to happen. But we’re now at a time when…

One Year of COVID-19 Weddings: How the Pandemic Upended How We Celebrate

The coronavirus pandemic upended every aspect of life as we know it, from how we work to how we shop to how we celebrate and socialize. With large gatherings banned for much of the year, couples who…

11 Things We’ll Keep Doing Even After COVID-19 Is Over

What Living Through a Pandemic Has Taught Us About Money

According to the Pew Research Center, about half of non-retired adults say the economic consequences of COVID-19 will make it harder for them to achieve their financial goals. Forty-four percent of…

The Best and Worst Things About Working From Home

Working from home can be a good deal for people, but there can be drawbacks. See the best and worst things about it if you're considering working from home.

Old-School Services That Have Returned During the Pandemic

Some things go out of style and become a permanent part of the past, while others reemerge years later. And this year, the novel coronavirus has a hand in rebooting some of the services of days gone…

45% of Americans Have Moved During the Pandemic, New Study Finds

The pandemic has not only taken an economic and financial toll, but it's also triggered many Americans to make various lifestyle changes. From moving out of state, to choosing to live a nomadic life…

One Year After Toilet Paper Panic-Buying, Here Are the Items We Still Can’t Get Enough Of

The Financial Impacts of COVID-19 That We Weren’t Expecting

Some of the implications of the pandemic could have been predicted — for example, with many sectors of the economy closed, it could be expected that people would lose jobs. But other financial…

Billionaires vs. the Rest of Us: How Did Finances Change Due to COVID-19

How Planning Big Events Will Change Permanently After COVID-19

Due to government-imposed restrictions as well as a concern for guest safety, many people canceled, postponed or downsized their major events amid the pandemic. And while the coronavirus has certainly…

America’s Favorite Lockdown Hobbies and How Much They Cost

With many people working from home and options for entertainment outside the house limited, Americans had to get creative with how they spent their time in lockdown. Some people turned to streaming…

The 10 Industries That Have Been Impacted the Most by COVID-19

15 Cheap Things Your Family Should Have on Hand During the Pandemic

As you settle in for the long haul, here's a nonexhaustive list of the things you should have on hand to stay safe, productive, satiated and sane.

How Each Generation Has Been Affected Financially By the Pandemic

The economic and racial disparities that played out during the pandemic have been well documented. Less has been written about how people in the same generations shared common experiences –…

25 Companies Laying Off the Most People Thanks to Coronavirus

These companies have had to let workers go due to struggles and other issues brought on by the coronavirus.

The Pandemic Housing Market in Every State

Counterpoint: Why We Need To Keep the Economy Closed Until It’s Safe

The virus is now in its second year, but it's starting to look like the virus' second year could be its last. Now, the question is whether to keep the economy closed until COVID-19 is resolved for…

Point: Why It’s Important to Completely Open the Economy

Tens of millions of Americans are fully vaccinated and tens of millions more are halfway there. For the first time in a long time, things are looking up. There's no shortage of experts warning about…

These 15 Billionaires Got Richer During the Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the financial well-being of millions of people around the world, with many losing jobs, shuttering their businesses or losing a large portion of their retirement…

By the Numbers: The COVID-19 Economy 1 Year Later

8 Major Ways We’ve Had To Adjust Financially Due to the Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has shifted nearly every aspect of how we live, from how we spend our time to how we spend our money. We’ve spent more on some things, less on others and maybe rethought…

What We’ve Learned From Businesses That Are Surviving the Pandemic So Far

The coronavirus pandemic has dealt a devastating blow to many businesses both big and small. As of September 2020, nearly 100,000 businesses had permanently closed as a result of the pandemic, Fortune…

A Stark Look at the COVID-19 Job Class Divide, One Year Later

While nearly all Americans have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic in some way, when it comes to its effect on the job market and low- and high-wage earners, its impact has not been felt…

What the Financial Incentives To Stay Home Have Looked Like

From the very beginning of the pandemic, people who got sick had to make the hard choice between isolating themselves in safety or going out and earning a living. It's an impossible Catch-22. But some…

24 Ways To Stretch Your Unemployment Benefits

With serious economic trouble looming, millions of potential workers applying for unemployment benefits and an entire country settling into a new and tense reality, it's more important now to extend…

5 Things You Might Not Know About Moderna

The Biggest Changes to Our Consumer Habits as a Result of COVID-19

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the average consumer has contended with supply shortages, fear of safety and extended shipping times on even domestic orders. If you thought this would put a pause on…

The 12 Most Controversial Price Hikes of the Last Year

Due to factors like high demand, some products are seeing their prices go up and up.

10 Companies That Have Proven To Be ‘Too Big To Fail’ During the First Year of COVID-19

How the Pandemic Has Changed Online Businesses, According to an E-Commerce Expert

During the scariest days of the virus, laptops became lifelines and commerce became e-commerce. A handful of giants like Amazon and 1800Flowers were perfectly positioned to thrive. But for most online…

5 Ways Our Finances Changed Over the Past Year — And Why That’s Both Good and Bad

Life has changed in so many ways over the past year, and many of the financial changes will continue to affect individuals and businesses in the future — both in good and bad ways. Read: COVID's…

What Are the Key Money Lessons From COVID-19 That We Need To Keep Moving Forward?

2020 was financially devastating for many people. But the experience also illustrated the importance of several key money lessons that can help everyone with their finances in the future. Read:…

The Pandemic’s Effect on Home Prices in 20 Cities

How We Save Money Has Changed Forever

When the virus came to America, it landed in a country where millions of people had no savings at all and many millions more had savings that were painfully inadequate. But others had followed the…

All the Ways This Was the Travel Industry’s Worst Year Ever

On April 2, 2020, National Geographic asked "How hard will the coronavirus hit the travel industry?" The article chronicled the overnight collapse of an industry that had spent years using technology…

4 Ways That COVID-19 Has Helped Americans Save Money

COVID-19 has changed our entire lives seemingly overnight. Many of us who had never joined a video call before the pandemic are now Zoom background experts. But COVID-19 hasn't just changed the way we…

COVID-19 One Year Later: What Can Be Done To Get the Economy To Bounce Back ASAP?

After hitting pandemic lows last year, the U.S. economy is now on the upswing. The Atlanta Federal Reserve is indicating a 10% gross domestic product gain for the first three months of the year, while…

How Biden’s Plan To End Coronavirus Is Impacting the Economy (So Far)

Candidate Joe Biden ran for president with a vow to return the American economy — beaten down by COVID-19 — to prosperity. And just days before he took office as the nation's 46th president on Jan….

What The First Year of The Pandemic Looked Like for The Working Mom

Women already were behind men in the workplace when it comes to pay and position, and the COVID-19 pandemic seemingly has pushed women further behind in the past year. Layoffs and a lack of affordable…

Companies That Are Still Benefiting From the Pandemic, a Year Later

How Our Approach to Financial Planning Has Changed Forever

The coronavirus pandemic has upended the finances of many Americans due to job loss, stock market fluctuations and small business closures. These events have made some of the old "rules of thumb" of…

One Year In, Here Are the Financial Pressures Americans Have Faced During COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdowns and restrictions have been devastating for many Americans' finances, from those who lost their jobs to small business owners who struggled to make…

What the Past Year Taught Us About Spending Money

Spending habits are always changing in the US and elsewhere, but the past year has forced us to take a closer look at how we spend money. Many of those habits were already there, bubbling below the…

How COVID-19 Has Permanently Upended the Fitness Industry

Before the COVID-19 crisis, you probably didn't think twice about attending a crowded exercise class or working out next to strangers in a busy gym, but things are different now. The pandemic changed…

Where Our Economy Is One Year After Life Changed, According to Experts

The coronavirus pandemic has impacted pretty much every aspect of the economy including the GDP, unemployment, household spending, real estate and the stock market. As we reach the year-mark of living…

26 Smartest Ways To Invest Your Money During the Pandemic

The question on every investor's mind at this point is, what's a smart investment to choose now? Find out how coronavirus might affect these investments.

An Economist Reflects on the Damages Caused By One Year of COVID-19

It's amazing how much things can change in a year — and in the case of the economy, not for the better. The coronavirus pandemic has affected nearly every aspect of the global and American economy,…

Essential Jobs Across America With Big Paychecks for Employees

America’s essential workers have been putting their health at risk to help keep the economy open enough to provide the basics while the rest of the country hit the pause button to wait out the…

Beaten-Down Stocks Likely To Bounce Back After COVID-19

These stocks have dropped quite a bit in the last year, but they have the potential to go back up.

15 Best Prepared Meal Delivery Services During the Coronavirus Pandemic

A delivery service may be the most convenient way to get meals delivered to your door. Read on to see the best prepared-meal delivery services.

Here’s How Much Debt Americans Will Have Due To the Coronavirus, by State

As the coronavirus continues to spread in the U.S., more and more Americans will likely struggle to stay afloat financially. Millions already have lost jobs or been furloughed as businesses have been…

When Can You Get the COVID-19 Vaccine – and How Much Will It Cost?

The same people who dreaded getting shots as children (that is, pretty much everyone) are now eagerly awaiting their chance to get stabbed by a medical professional. The reward, we hope, will be good…

Coronavirus Reveals How Much Teachers Should Really Be Paid

Here's a closer look at where teacher salaries are the most — and least — out of line with the local economy.

15 Ways To Work Better From Home

From setting up a home office to making the most of technology and balancing parental and office duties, here are 100 ways to work better from home.

25 Companies Making the Most Money From Coronavirus

These companies have managed to make money and find success amid the pandemic.

11 Basic Money Moves Everyone Should Make During Hard Times

Whether you've lost your job, have reduced hours or are fortunate enough to be employed, here are money moves experts say you should be making.

How To Protect Your Retirement Savings During the Coronavirus Pandemic

If you've been saving for retirement, you've likely gotten used to watching your account balance steadily rise along with the stock market – that is, until the coronavirus hit. The spread of COVID-19…

Divorcing During the Pandemic? Here’s How To Safely (and Cheaply) Break It Off

Saying "I do" has always been something of a gamble, with nearly 50% of all marriages in the U.S. ending in divorce or separation. But throw in a global pandemic that turns the world upside down and…

These Hourly Workers Benefit the Most From Overtime

The coronavirus pandemic has transformed the professional lives of nearly every American. Many workers, for instance, work their jobs remotely. Data from a Gallup Panel noted that 62% of employed…

How Emergencies Like Coronavirus Expose Nonsense Business Practices

Early in the coronavirus outbreak in the United States, telecom company AT&T graciously opted to remove its broadband caps in response to the fact that a great many Americans were stuck at home…

15 Coronavirus Scams To Avoid at All Costs

Before you hand over any personal information or payment to anyone, beware of these 15 coronavirus-related scams.

AmazonFresh, Instacart and More: The Best Grocery Delivery Service for Your Budget

Want groceries delivered to your door? Read on to see what the best online grocery-delivery companies offer in terms of products, prices and convenience.

These 15 Companies Struck Gold During Lockdown

Some companies have been able to thrive during the coronavirus pandemic due to what they offer and how they operate.

How To Interview For a Job Over Zoom

In light of the coronavirus pandemic, companies that are still hiring are largely conducting job interviews remotely via phone or video. While many of the typical best practices for job interviews…

People in These States Are Having the Hardest Time Paying Rent

As we near the year mark of the coronavirus pandemic causing lockdowns across the United States, 10.7 million Americans remain unemployed, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor…

52 Celebrities Making the Largest Donations to the Coronavirus Causes

COVID-19 has taken the world by storm. Here in the U.S., there have already been more than 25 million cases and 400,000 deaths. Thankfully, times of turmoil can bring out the best in people —…

These Are the Most Unstable Industries in the US Right Now

The coronavirus pandemic has hit a lot of people and companies hard. Here are 19 American industries that are struggling right now.

50 Highest-Paying Jobs With No Experience Required

Not everyone earns big immediately after graduating. But if you have the proper degree, there are plenty of jobs that pay well right out of college.

The 50 Cities Best Prepared To Reignite Their Economy and Job Market

The recession brought on by the global spread of COVID-19 has been nothing short of devastating. Unemployment in the U.S. skyrocketed, and entire industries went into complete shutdown mode. Yet, the…

Smart Ways You Can Prepare For Job Loss While You’re Still Employed

Preparing for a possible pink slip in your not-so-distant future can help you find a new job faster and stay afloat financially in the interim.

How Coronavirus Exposed America’s Mistreatment of the Elderly

In 2008, I became a certified nursing assistant with the goal of working with the elderly. I was raised by my grandparents, which gave me a deeply rooted appreciation for seniors, and I was looking…

Before It Became the Norm, Which States Had the Most Remote Workers?

Along with the rise in unemployment, the U.S. has seen a surge of people working remotely as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. According to a Gallup poll, 62% of employed Americans say they have…

Biden’s Latest Executive Orders to Target COVID Hunger Issues, Worker Protections

Today, President Biden is expected to sign two more executive orders. The first is to increase federal food assistance to families that have been hit by the pandemic recession. See: How Biden's First…

How Coronavirus Revealed America Is Failing Children — and Parents

As the country figures out a way forward, two of the trickiest issues have been child care and children's education.

In an Unforgiving Year, the NFL Faced COVID and Somehow Thrived

The limited stadium attendance that defined the 2020 NFL season will end up costing the league $2.7 billion, according to a commonly cited study from Team Marketing Report. But lost revenue was hardly…

Big Fines NFL Teams Were Hit With After Violating COVID-19 Protocols

The NFL issued strict COVID-19 protocols to ensure safety during the pandemic. Then the league put its money where its mouth is when it comes to compliance. Or, as this list shows, the NFL put its…

Macy’s to Close 37 Stores as the Retail Apocalypse Continues in 2021

On Tuesday, Macy’s announced would close 37 of its stores in an effort to regain profitability — and, as previously disclosed, will be closing 125 stores by 2023. The iconic department…

22 Tips for Landing a Job During the Health Crisis

Although it's certainly a tough job market right now, it's not impossible to land a new gig.

How the Coronavirus Outbreak Is Devastating the Livelihood of Hourly Workers

Here's how the coronavirus has impacted these workers so far, as well as what's being done to help.

25 Experts’ Predictions on When We Will Bounce Back From COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted life completely. Through multiple lockdowns, many nonessential businesses were closed. Since then, some have shut for good, and millions of people are still out…

An Extra $600 in Stimulus Cash May Be Coming for Californians

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced yesterday a proposal to help low-income Californians with $600 direct payments, which would come in addition to the $600 from the latest stimulus package….

How Much Money Are NBA Teams Losing Without Fans?

After playing last season in the “bubble” in Orlando, the NBA is playing at home arenas this season. However, only six franchises are playing in front of fans: the Cleveland Cavaliers,…

Didn’t Get Your Stimulus Check? You Might Want to Blame TurboTax or H&R Block

Have you checked the IRS website to find out if your stimulus check is on its way yet? If you used TurboTax or H&R Block to file your taxes in 2019, you may have hit a snag. Some customers who…

The National COVID Vaccine Roll-Out Is a Multi-Billion Dollar ‘Trainwreck’

The slow rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, the lack of a clear national distribution strategy as well as the lack of necessary funds to execute that strategy have left states scrambling for solutions….

25 Tried-and-True Jobs That Will Last Through Any Recession

Due to the pandemic, many industries have struggled in 2020. The retail, restaurant and travel and leisure industries in particular have been hit hard as a result of lockdowns and social distancing…

The Biggest Stock Climbs of 2020

Here's a look at the companies that are members of the S&P 500 that have seen the biggest changes in their stock price since the start of 2020.

36 Million Americans to Work From Home by 2025 – Invest in These 7 Stocks Now

Upwork released its Future of Workforce Pulse Report this week, revealing that 26.7% of the U.S. workforce will continue to be remote this time next year. Today, 41.8% of the workforce is fully remote…

What Playing In Empty Stadiums Is Costing Every NFL Franchise

We've tallied up how much teams took in last year in gate receipts, concessions, merchandise and all other sources of sales that will dry up without home games.

Stimulus Deal Lets Some Workers Keep Extra Unemployment Money They Were Overpaid

Thanks to the $900 billion COVID-19 relief package, which was finally (officially) passed today, some freelance and gig workers may not have to return their overpaid unemployment benefits — which is…

10 Surprises Congress Snuck Into The Stimulus Package

A "Christmas tree bill," in legislative circles, is one that includes a lot of little items tangentially related to the point of the law. The $900 billion stimulus package, passed just three days…

The Stimulus Bill Is ‘Better Than Nothing’ – But Not Enough to Boost the Economy

This time, Congress really means it. They are really going to pass that stimulus bill – still up for a vote as of Monday afternoon – which should be a huge relief to millions of people whose…

Will You Get Your Stimulus Check in Time for Christmas?

The new stimulus package is scheduled to pass today. This morning, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told CNBC that checks could arrive as early as December 28, in time to help people scoop up…

What a Government Shutdown Could Mean for Your Wallet

If Congress does not reach an agreement on the stimulus package and the federal budget by 11:59 pm on Friday, the federal government will not be allowed to spend money. The result will be yet another…

Could Your Boss Make You Get the COVID-19 Vaccine to Keep Your Job?

All week, we have seen pictures of people who work in hospitals line up to get the coronavirus vaccine, in some cases with tears in their eyes–tears of happiness and relief, not fear. They have seen…