How Presidential Elections Affect the Stock Market
Ryan Antepenko, Strothman Wealth Care AIF Financial Advisor Trying to predict the markets over the short run is tricky business, but keep in mind, the market is a forward-looking mechanism. Over the long term, it gets a little easier. The markets... Read More →
PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
Rene Valadez, Senior Manager The Paycheck Protection Program is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll during the Coronavirus Pandemic. The program was officially launched on April 3, 2020... Read More →
Our Top 6 Year-End Tax Planning Tips
This has been a year of economic and tax uncertainty with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, potential stimulus bills and the presidential election. As a result, tax planning may be more important than usual this year. To help guide... Read More →
How Would a Second Stimulus Check Impact Markets?
The $1,200 stimulus check sent out to individuals had mixed impacts on our economy, based on academic research, including by the University of California-Davis. For recipients with $3,000 or more in their bank accounts, there was no positive impact on... Read More →
How to Effectively Onboard and Train Employees Virtually
With COVID-19 still requiring remote working, companies that effectively onboard new workers retain their workers longer, have better work performance and increase their profits by almost 100 percent, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. However, there are many considerations... Read More →
Exploring Brain Computer Interface: Tech That Connects to Your Brain
Imagine using your mind to control machines, or your employer reading how you feel in real-time from a dashboard? This is the future of BCI technology. Do we really need this technology? What are the potential benefits and possible implications... Read More →
Why Gratitude is Important During a Pandemic
We’re living in unprecedented, challenging times. If you’re feeling stressed and scared, you’re not alone. However, there is a way to navigate through all of this uncertainty: gratitude. Studies have shown that keeping in mind the things you’re grateful for... Read More →
A Realistic Picture: Will You Be Able to Afford In-Home Elder Care?
By the end of September, the nation had recorded over a quarter-million cases of COVID-19 and nearly 60,000 deaths in nursing homes that were attributed to the disease. The recent pandemic offers yet another reason why more than 90 percent... Read More →