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Farmers has been selling auto insurance to American vehicle owners since 1928, initially to farmers who needed protection for their equipment and machinery but it slowly expanded to include all types of drivers by the mid-20th century. Today, Farmers is the seventh largest auto insurer in the country, offering policies that are known for their tailored coverage options and plethora of discounts. We wanted to see if Farmers is holding its own in a modern and rapidly changing auto insurance industry, so we evaluated the provider using our SimpleScore method that compares customer satisfaction, available discounts, additional coverage, online tools and accessibility.

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In late 2019, a headline in The Hill trumpeted the fact that women made up the majority of the workforce.

What a difference a little more than six months makes. A recent LaborIQ analysis conducted by ThinkWhy noted that, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2020 numbers, women’s unemployment rate stood at 14.3% versus 11.9% for men.

Why? The COVID-19 pandemic has driven many women out of the workforce through layoffs, furloughs and voluntary departure due to child care duties at home. The headlines have gone from women as a workforce majority power to women who are losing workforce gains.

With the start of classes quickly approaching, many college students are struggling to find their footing in a school year that’s still being shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many universities like Harvard and George Washington University have announced fully remote learning for the fall semesters, while others are planning a remote and limited-contact hybrid format.

Even though higher education will mostly cost the same virtually as it did in-person, adapting to the new college experience at home can give some students the opportunity to make smart money moves. Here are six things students can do to maximize accumulated savings while learning from home.

One of the most useful mental models I use for keeping my finances healthy is the impact and effort matrix. I use it all the time, almost unconsciously, to make decisions about my use of my time, money and energy. To an extent, we all do it naturally, but I’ve found that investing some effort into honing your impact and effort matrix pays off tremendously. It’s one of the biggest wins you can make with your finances and with your life.

How to use an impact-effort matrix for your finances
First, step up the matrix

Never created an impact-effort matrix before? Here’s how you start one: