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1. Should You Go Back to Work as a Retiree If Your Nest Egg Isn't Cutting It?
   After leaving the workforce, you'll have to start relying on savings and Social Security to support you. Unfortunately, you may discover these income
2. 5 Ways The CARES Act Impacts Retirement Planning
   In response to the halting U. S. economy, set off by the coronavirus pandemic, the federal government has passed a massive emergency funding bill to protect and support American businesses, hospitals and individuals. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) is a far-reaching bill with over 1,0
3. 4 Ways to Work Student Loan Repayment Into Your Monthly Budget
   Federal student loan payments were put on pause during the COVID-19 pandemic, but that break from educational debt is coming to an end as payments
4. How Small Businesses Balance Their Staff With Freelancers
   Now, small businesses balance their staff with freelancers. A recent study done by UpWork.com and the Freelancers Union found that around 57 million Americans were working as freelancers as of 2019. This makes up about 36 percent of the U. S. workforce and amounts to $1.4 trillion in earnings. The term “gig economy” ha
5. Don't Assume the Default 401(k) Contribution Is Enough
   Photo: Amy Hirschi (Unsplash) When you opened up your 401(k), you were probably presented with a few default options. Maybe your workplace automatically put 3% of your paycheck towards 401(k) contributions, for example. Maybe you were told that the company would match your contributions up to 5%, so you elected to cont
6. Fed's Powell sees US boom ahead, with COVID still a risk
   WASHINGTON (AP) — The U. S. economy is poised for an extended period of strong growth and hiring, the chair of the Federal Reserve said in an interview broadcast Sunday, though the coronavirus still poses some risk. Chair Jerome Powell, speaking to CBS' “60 Minutes," also said that he doesn't expect to raise the Fed's
7. 4 Challenges Brands Need to Start Thinking About Now for a Smoother Peak Season
   Take these steps now to avoid common pitfalls of peak. In the U.S., peak holiday shipping season generally begins in October and lasts through
8. What is a pre-authorization hold on my debit card?

   When you pay with your debit card, you may have a “pre-authorization hold” added to your account before the actual charge goes through. Businesses do this to make sure you have the funds available to cover the purchase, especially when the total amount is unknown at the time you use your card.

   For example, when you swipe your card before pumping gas, a pre-authorization hold is put on your account for an amount that’s probably going to be higher than what you’ll actually spend. When you reserve a hotel room, a hold is placed on the account for the cost of the room, plus a little more in case you have additional services during your stay. When you pay for your meal at a restaurant, a hold may be placed for the cost of the meal plus extra for the possible tip. Once the actual amount is known, that number becomes the charge. And once the charge clears your account (typically during the bank’s evening processing), the pre-authorization hold is released.

   Pre-authorization holds often can be considerably higher than what you will actually pay, and may stay on your account for a while (days, in some situations) so be sure you are prepared for this amount to be “on hold” in your account in the interim. Remember, you won’t have access to the excess funds until after the actual charge clears and the pre-authorization is released.

   Example: Joe visits a gas station and swipes his debit card before pumping his gas. The business doesn’t know how much gas Joe will pump, but it assumes the charge will be $50 or under. They place a pre-authorization hold on Joe’s card for $50 to ensure the funds are available. Joe pumps $20 worth of gas. That means there now is an extra $30 on hold in Joe’s account, and he will not have access to that money until the $20 charge clears and the $50 pre-authorization hold is released.

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9. How To Qualify For Paid Sick Leave If Schools Close
   Yes, you may be able to get unemployment benefits and paid sick leave if schools close. Here’s what you need to know. Paid Sick LeaveHow will you manage working and taking care of your child in the Covid-19 era? Many parents will face this dilemma, as some schools will be remote-only or a hybrid model, which includes b
10. PPP is gone, but government help for small businesses isn't
    The federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program provided small-business owners with just under $800 billion in COVID-19 relief, according to the