The coronavirus-induced economic shutdown has predictably resulted in record unemployment across the country. In response, the CARES Act has expanded unemployment benefits, both in terms of eligibility and the number …
A Historic Week in the Markets: April 10, 2020
Markets finished the week strong despite a pullback in the last hour of trading Thursday. The Dow Jones closed 286 points higher and rose 12.7% this week. It was the …
Paid Family Medical and Sick Leave Under the Coronavirus Response Act
Two significant provisions for providing expanded paid family medical and sick leave went into effect on April 1, 2020. The first – The Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act …
Paycheck Protection Program: What Business Owners Need to Know
With the enactment of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act, the federal government is extending small businesses and their employees a much-needed lifeline as they face an existential threat. …
What the CARES Act Means for Your 401(k) and IRA
On March 27, President Trump signed into law a $2 trillion stimulus package (the CARES Act) that will help individuals and businesses devastated by the coronavirus. Here are some of …
CARES Act Signed into Law: What this 800+ Page Bill Means for You
The CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act, passed by the Senate on Wednesday and the House of Representatives earlier today, has now officially been signed into law by …