Your money: Get a text lately about an unpaid bill? Unclaimed cash? It’s a scam
A blend of chaos and confusion can hit families at any turn during the coronavirus pandemic. And con artists are more than happy to take…
Finance
Weekly commodity wrap-up
Stormy Season Ahead This year’s Atlantic hurricane season continued breaking records after the 10th named storm, Josephine, formed on Thursday. This is the earliest arrival…
Your money: Does a 401(k) plan still make sense for you? It might, or might not
During a steamy summer when TikTok video clips can go viral, one wouldn’t imagine that the 401(k) could morph into a trending topic. And yet,…
Navigating through the Paycheck Protection Program
The rollout of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) intended for small- to medium-sized businesses has, by any account, been a tumultuous ride to date. Business…
Have you scheduled your financial wellness checkup
We are in the middle of summer and many of you might be back to work in your traditional setting. I am still working from…
Navigating through the Paycheck Protection Program
The rollout of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) intended for small- to medium-sized businesses has, by any account, been a tumultuous ride to date. Business…
Is your business a target of payments fraud?
Many businesses are finding new ways to operate during the pandemic. As expected, fraud is on the rise and additional measures are being taken to…
Banks are begging for spare change: How long coin shortage could last
In the midst of a nationwide coin shortage, some retailers are asking for customers to use exact change, if possible, or even better, use a…
Commodity wrap-up
China craves U.S. crops Exports of grains to China broke records this week with the largest weekly “new crop” sale of soybeans in almost four…
US average mortgage rates decline; 30-year loan at 2.99%
WASHINGTON — U.S. average rates on long-term mortgages declined this week, remaining near historic lows as the key 30-year loan slipped back below 3%. Mortgage…