The US House of Representatives passed a version of tax reform this month. The Senate is now working on their version which will also be met with much, if not more, scrutiny. The House's plan is to shrinks the number of tax brackets from seven to four.
Imagine a world where everything around you begins to crumble. There is an abundance of ailment and sickness, unrelenting confusion and few immediate resources. For many, this was life prior to the pandemic. Now, atop mounting financial obligations and daily struggles to survive – mental health is carrying the load.There has always been a negative stigma attached to mental illness in minority communities.
One of the greatest gifts we can leave our loved ones is the absence of financial burden.Many of us have been on the receiving end of a GoFundMe campaign after the passing of someone. Whether it is an illness, violence, or natural causes – people leave this earth each day without the appropriate funds in place to cover their funeral and burial.
Tis' the Season to yearn for normalcy, said every single soul living through the pandemic.For the second year, the holiday season is being ushered in along with the concerning undertones of a still lingering global pandemic. While many families insist on celebrating the holiday's arrival as expected, there are indeed new challenges ahead.Tis' the Season to yearn for normalcy, said every single soul living through the pandemic.For the second year, the holiday season is being ushered in along with the concerning undertones of a still lingering global pandemic. While many families insist on celebrating the holiday's arrival as expected, there are indeed new challenges ahead.
Imagine a world where everything around you begins to crumble. There is an abundance of ailment and sickness, unrelenting confusion and few immediate resources. For many, this was life prior to the pandemic. Now, atop mounting financial obligations and daily struggles to survive – mental health is carrying the load.There has always been a negative stigma attached to mental illness in minority communities.
As if the challenges of COVID-19 were not enough in 2020, many of us witnessed racially provoked killings across America more publicly thanks to technology. The public display of atrocities towards African Americans in the United States is a festering wound that haunts generations. However, this time it is different, we hope.
After working in Corporate Americafor more than a decade, I learned the reality of the gender pay gap. I experienced years of overlooked efforts and delivered results, while my male colleagues, mostly white male colleagues, were rewarded with recognition, title, and a comfortable salary! Now, as the Vice President of Operations at Money Script Wealth Management, I have vowed to take a stand for gender pay equality and assure our company offers competitive wages to all employees regardless of gender or race. Our firm also empowers our female clients and supporters to know their worth!
As America attempts to overcome the pandemic, July ushers in more than just the summer heat. More and more Americans, especially Black Americans, are choosing to leave the workplace behind. Although misleading narratives about financial independence are looming, we are committed to empowering financial literacy across our communities.
One of the greatest gifts we can leave our loved ones is the absence of financial burden.Many of us have been on the receiving end of a GoFundMe campaign after the passing of someone. Whether it is an illness, violence, or natural causes – people leave this earth each day without the appropriate funds in place to cover their funeral and burial.
After a fairly tumultuous year, both for the stock market and for the people, it's time to wrap things up and head into January with a little bit of optimism in tow. These certainly aren't ideal times for an optimistic economic forecast, but there's always a light at the end of the tunnel. Our 2021 economic outlook may not be perfect, but there's a lot of cracks coming through the darkness that deserve attention.
The first quarter of 2018 reintroduced investors to volatility that hasn't been seen since 2015. By definition, the Standard & Poor's 500 Index entered into correction territory on February 8th. A correction is created when prices decline more than 10% from a recent high.
In a previous article, I discussed Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Since then, cryptocurrencies have continued to be volatile and have dominated headline news.
Hundreds of thousands of workers have been furloughed. What does this mean? Although some essential work, such as mail delivery, social security, Medicaid, Medicare and Veteran Affairs are not affected; other basic government functions, like maintaining national parks or inspecting the national food supply, have been halted or dramatically reduced.
Tis' the Season to yearn for normalcy, said every single soul living through the pandemic.For the second year, the holiday season is being ushered in along with the concerning undertones of a still lingering global pandemic. While many families insist on celebrating the holiday's arrival as expected, there are indeed new challenges ahead.Tis' the Season to yearn for normalcy, said every single soul living through the pandemic.For the second year, the holiday season is being ushered in along with the concerning undertones of a still lingering global pandemic. While many families insist on celebrating the holiday's arrival as expected, there are indeed new challenges ahead.
The year 2020 proved to be strenuous in the financial sector for many, making it essential now more than ever to learn how to budget your finances in the most effective and beneficial ways possible. Luckily, Money Script Wealth is here to help and provide you the most helpful, practical, and productive financial tips possible. If you are looking for some financial goals to adapt in your own life in the new year, consider the following to help you get started.
Today, financial planning and associated activities have become the epicenter of life. However, the lack of basic financial literacy skills can end in financial ruin. On the flip side, some individuals manage their finances and scale their personal/professional lives like a breeze. How is this possible? They learn financial literacy early in life and continue on a path of improving their finances over their lifetime.
Millions of Americans still pay full manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) for clothing, electronics, furniture, and household items. Are you part of this statistic? In today’s era of OfferUp, Facebook Marketplace, LetGo, and NextDoor (just to name a few), the act of paying full retail is a choice of the past! Not only do we have the option of purchasing pre-owned, but we can also resell our clothing, shoes, accessories, and even make-up!
Millions of Americans are skipping cable for streaming services every year. These platforms include Disney Plus, Hulu, Starz, NFL Network, Showtime, HBO, Apple TV, Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube and PlayStation Vue. There are more than 200 streaming services and growing!
Taxes are in the headlines, and not due to the extension deadline on Monday. The New York Post quotes President Trump as saying that the new tax reform plan will boost the stock market and based off the third quarter closing numbers it looks like that may be the case since all three indexes ended in the green with S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting record highs.
As America attempts to overcome the pandemic, July ushers in more than just the summer heat. More and more Americans, especially Black Americans, are choosing to leave the workplace behind. Although misleading narratives about financial independence are looming, we are committed to empowering financial literacy across our communities.
Tis' the Season to yearn for normalcy, said every single soul living through the pandemic.For the second year, the holiday season is being ushered in along with the concerning undertones of a still lingering global pandemic. While many families insist on celebrating the holiday's arrival as expected, there are indeed new challenges ahead.Tis' the Season to yearn for normalcy, said every single soul living through the pandemic.For the second year, the holiday season is being ushered in along with the concerning undertones of a still lingering global pandemic. While many families insist on celebrating the holiday's arrival as expected, there are indeed new challenges ahead.
One of the greatest gifts we can leave our loved ones is the absence of financial burden.Many of us have been on the receiving end of a GoFundMe campaign after the passing of someone. Whether it is an illness, violence, or natural causes – people leave this earth each day without the appropriate funds in place to cover their funeral and burial.
Imagine a world where everything around you begins to crumble. There is an abundance of ailment and sickness, unrelenting confusion and few immediate resources. For many, this was life prior to the pandemic. Now, atop mounting financial obligations and daily struggles to survive – mental health is carrying the load.There has always been a negative stigma attached to mental illness in minority communities.
As if the challenges of COVID-19 were not enough in 2020, many of us witnessed racially provoked killings across America more publicly thanks to technology. The public display of atrocities towards African Americans in the United States is a festering wound that haunts generations. However, this time it is different, we hope.
After working in Corporate Americafor more than a decade, I learned the reality of the gender pay gap. I experienced years of overlooked efforts and delivered results, while my male colleagues, mostly white male colleagues, were rewarded with recognition, title, and a comfortable salary! Now, as the Vice President of Operations at Money Script Wealth Management, I have vowed to take a stand for gender pay equality and assure our company offers competitive wages to all employees regardless of gender or race. Our firm also empowers our female clients and supporters to know their worth!
