Month: April 2020

Inherited Accounts Under the CARES Act

Apr 29, 2020

Inherited IRA Under CARES ACT
How the CARES Act Impacts RMDs

Tucked into the gigantic “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security” (“CARES”) Act were two key changes you should know about, regarding required minimum distributions (RMDs). Both were designed to give people more control over their money and to help manage selling investments during an emergency.1 (more…)

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Unpacking the Paycheck Protection Program

Apr 27, 2020

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The PPP funds will serve to keep some smaller business operational

American lawmakers have passed the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, a program that will offer small business loans to employers in need of aid as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. (more…)

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How We Respond to COVID Matters

Apr 22, 2020

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“Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you respond to it.” – Lou Holtz, Hall of Fame football coach. As the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic continues, how we respond to it will determine how we beat it. Continued sacrifices range from everyone in the medical community working on the front lines to the thousands of truck drivers across our country keeping goods flowing, parents who have become homeschoolers, and folks missing their family events to help stop the spread of this terrible outbreak. As Lou Holtz said, we can’t control what happens, but how we respond to it is what matters. Our response to this crisis has shown the resolve and strength of the human spirit, which is why we will overcome. (more…)

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CARES Act – 3 Key Provisions

Apr 20, 2020

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Unprecedented Moves from The Federal Reserve

Apr 20, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, almost every state in America is under some sort of stay-at-home order. This unprecedented time has also led many businesses, large and small, to downsize or close up shop entirely. In response to the drastic impact that COVID-19 has had on global and domestic concerns, the Federal Reserve Board has taken a multitude of measures to buttress the American economy. (more…)

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CARES Act – Key Components

Apr 19, 2020

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Sustainable Investing: A Force for Change

Apr 16, 2020

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Sustainable Investing and COVID-19

Apr 16, 2020

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Epic Impact – Spring 2020

Apr 15, 2020

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Epic Insights – Spring 2020

Apr 15, 2020

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