You won’t see any greeting cards celebrating it, and it’s not likely to be on your calendar, but in just a few weeks, National 401(k) Day will be observed. And this type of recognition may be warranted, too, because 401(k) plans have become key building blocks for a big part …continue reading
Congressman Harley Rouda (D-CA-48) and Brian Mast (R-FL-18) introduced H.R. 7016, the bipartisan Fairness for Early Withdrawers Act, to safeguard American’s retirement savings during the coronavirus pandemic. H.R. 7016 would ensure that individuals can re-contribute all 2020 required minimum distributions back into their retirement accounts. “Older Americans should not be …continue reading
As we go through the coronavirus pandemic, with its constant threat to personal health and its devasting impact on the economy, it can be hard to find a silver lining. But if there is one, it’s that government agencies, private businesses and nonprofit organizations have contributed, in one way or …continue reading
The social distancing and stay-at-home orders necessitated by the coronavirus have led many of us to feel isolated. Still, we’ve fought back through social media, “virtual” gatherings and walks in the neighborhood, where we could greet friends and neighbors (from 6 feet away). But when you’re dealing with the financial …continue reading
The coronavirus crisis has unsettled every age group, as we are all worried about our health and that of our families and communities. And if you’re in the millennial generation, generally defined as anyone born between 1981 and 1996, you might also be concerned about your financial future, given the …continue reading
You need to primarily rely on yourself to protect your health during the coronavirus. But from a financial standpoint, you may have gotten some relief – or at least some flexibility from the recently passed $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Retirement account holders, including owners …continue reading
The health aspect of the coronavirus affects everyone – we’re all concerned about our well-being and those of our loved ones and communities. However, the economic impact may vary among different age groups – and if you’re retired or about to retire, you might have some special concerns about starting …continue reading
The Legislative Analyst’s Office has published the following post in the series: COVID-19 Issues COVID-19 and the National Guard In this post, we discuss the assistance the federal government is providing California to support its COVID-19 response efforts through the National Guard As a result of the emergence of the …continue reading
The City of Long Beach is providing an update on current hospital capacity as part of its effort to keep the public informed about its response to COVID-19, otherwise known as coronavirus disease. “We are closely monitoring our hospital bed capacity and doing everything we can to expand it,” said …continue reading
Basketball Hall of Famer and San Diego native Bill Walton is teaming up with community leaders and Events.com to host an inter-galactic initiative, Bike for Humanity, on Saturday, April 25, 2020 from 9-11 a.m. PT. One hundred percent (100%) of all net proceeds from the event will benefit victims of …continue reading
On the April 7th Board of Supervisors Meeting, Michelle Steel, Chairwoman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors, directed county staff to begin preparations for an ad-hoc committee, that will include Orange County business leaders, geared towards assisting Orange County businesses in recovering from the economic fallout caused by the …continue reading
Reps. Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39) and Ruben Gallego (AZ-7) introduced the Emergency Medicaid for Coronavirus Treatment Act, which would ensure that every American is automatically eligible for Medicaid if they are diagnosed with COVID-19 or any other illness that rises to the level of a presidential national emergency declaration. …continue reading
In order to effectively address health and safety concerns associated with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, students in the Cypress School District have been dismissed from school until such time that it is deemed safe for them to return. In the interim, families may be looking for supplemental resources to …continue reading