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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.

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This week's topic: Spring Cleaning Your Finances!

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.

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.

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. 

In tough times — and even in regular times — thankfulness is a huge bang for the buck on your well-being …

On any given day, it's a challenge to find good news. Finding bad news is easy.

One of my high-school classmates posts regularly on Facebook. She often posts happy news links, and reminds us all regularly: “Look for a good story every day!”

Thankfulness, gratitude backed by science

If my Google News feed is any indication, I'm a bit of a student on self-improvement and life-hacking.

Over and over again, I read articles that discuss scientific evidence of the benefits of practicing gratitude every day. Apparently, thankfulness isn't just for Thanksgiving!

Here is a taste of a few:

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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Renting a home or apartment is a great way to save money and avoid the liabilities of being a homeowner. But most people don’t know that their landlord’s insurance won’t over their personal belongings in the event of a fire, theft or a similar situation. If you’re a renter, it’s important to get renters insurance to protect your possessions.

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The is an unsecured rewards credit card structured for those with either bad to fair credit. The Official NASCAR® Credit Card from Credit One Bank® offers a minimum credit line of $300, but this limit can be increased over time with good financial habits. For credit users who need to rebuild credit but don’t want to put down collateral for a secured credit card, this is a decent option that provides users with a solid rewards rate — up to 1% cash back on all purchases and a guaranteed 2% back on NASCAR purchases.