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A Moment of Challenge, a Moment of Calm
Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
Courage to change the things I can,
And wisdom to know the difference.
– Reinhold Niebuhr
We are currently living in an unprecedented moment. I’ve certainly never seen anything like it, and unless you’re quite old, you’ve likely never seen anything like it, either.
It’s a frightening moment. We’re worried about our own health, the health of those we love and care about and the health of our fellow human beings. Many of us are worried about our jobs, about how we’ll even pay for the health care we might need. Many of us are worried about the state of our finances, with incredible instability in investment markets. Many of us are stuck at home — it’s the right move, but it can certainly instill a sense of cabin fever and stir-craziness — and feel utterly powerless to do anything about … anything.
How to Get Maximum Value From Your Pantry and Fridge
If you’re like a lot of families I know, you probably have a surprising amount of food tucked away in various places in your home or apartment.
In our house, for example, we have a pantry that’s almost always quite full of nonperishable food items of all kinds. Much of it is staples, like flour, pasta, beans and canned tomatoes, but there are a lot of unusual ingredients in there bought for specific meals.
Those items have value, and there’s no better time than right now to start digging through those items, figuring out what you have, and putting some of that to good use. In fact, that’s something we’re actually doing today at our house!
Chase Increases Welcome Bonus to 100,000 Points on its Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card
If you’re thinking about adding a new business credit card to your wallet, Chase just increased the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card welcome offer from 80,000 to 100,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points when customers spend $15,000 in the first 3 months of account opening, giving Chase enthusiasts the opportunity to rack up more rewards.
Cardholders can redeem those points for travel, cash back, gift cards and more, and your points won’t expire as long as your account is open.
The new offer is competitive, but keep in mind: you’ll have to spend an extra $10,000 on the card during the first three months to earn the full welcome bonus.
15 Useful Things to Do When You’re Stuck at Home
Many Americans (and people around the world) are suddenly finding themselves stuck at home for a while. Some of us have children at home with us, some of us have to work from home, while others are simply there because their job is on a break.
Whatever the reason, you’re suddenly spending a lot more time at home and may be facing a serious reduction in responsibilities, too. Teachers all over America are feeling this right now, as are many service industry folks.
The temptation to just watch a lot of Netflix and seriously chill out or be lazy for a while is really tempting, but if you’re anything like me, that’s going to get old super fast. I’m just not wired like that, and neither are a lot of people.
Here are some things you can do during an extended period at home that will provide significant financial, professional, and personal benefits without much, if any, additional cost.
Where to Find Financial Relief During Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Americans are facing more than health concerns as a result of the spread of novel coronavirus COVID-19, recently labeled a pandemic. As events and attractions postpone operations, many workers are being laid off until further notice. Those who can work may be faced with the choice between showing up sick or losing income needed to pay rent.
The Federal Reserve, joined by other government agencies, has called on the financial services industry to “meet the financial needs” of people who are affected by COVID-19. Some of the country’s largest financial institutions have responded with measures to help their customers cope.
Questions About Stocks, Discount Grocers, Toilet Paper, Credit Cards, Bottled Water and More
What’s inside? Here are the questions answered in today’s reader mailbag, boiled down to summaries of five or fewer words. Click on the number to jump straight down to the question.
You Can’t Do It All: The Problem of Balancing Time
I have a full-time — job. I have three children at home. I have a wife and a marriage to keep healthy. I’m a homeowner. I have lots of family and friends who need some of my social time. I have a number of community commitments as well. I have hobbies and interests that want some of my time, too. I also have all of the basic human upkeep that everyone has — sleep, hygiene, food, and water.
Here’s the truth: there simply aren’t enough hours in the day to give the time I need to give to each of those things. It simply isn’t there.
A common strategy, and one I leaned into for many years, was to take a lot of shortcuts. I slept five hours a night. We got food from restaurants. We even tried out things like housecleaning services and laundry services.
The Best Mobile Home Insurance
Manufactured home insurance is similar to traditional homeowners insurance. Most mobile home insurance policies cover the structure of your home, your personal belongings and basic liability. Certain events are covered under your policy, and you’ll have to meet a specific deductible before the insurance will pay for a claim. Why trust The Simple Dollar in […]
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What Is a Homeowners Insurance Deductible
When disaster strikes, the cost of your damages and losses can be exorbitant. This is why it is so important for homeowners to protect themselves and their belongings with homeowners insurance.
The amount of money you have to pay to cover repairing and replacing your items when you file a claim depends on your deductible. It is always important to consider the insurance deductible before committing to a new insurance plan.
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