Note that this book is available free in PDF format in both English and Spanish. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/voraciously/wp/2020/05/05/how-to-eat-on-4-a-day-according-to-the-author-who-wrote-the-book-on-snap-cooking/?itid=hp_hp-top-table-low_life-1%3Ahomepage%2Fstory-ans How to eat on $4 a day, according to the author who wrote the book on SNAP cooking By Emily HeilMay 5 at 9:00 AM Add to list(Workman Publishing Company/Jordan Matter) Many people can’t imagine feeding themselves on $4 a day. … Continue reading Cheap and Good Food on $4/Day
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$350 million being returned to small business loan pool — (YAY!)
Selected paragraphs from this article. Big universities, others to return $350M of PPP loans: coronavirus briefing Apr. 23, 2020 6:53 PM ET|By: Liz Kiesche, SA News Editor Harvard University, Stanford University and Princeton University are sending back loans they obtained through the Payroll Protection Program meant for small businesses, President Trump said at the White … Continue reading $350 million being returned to small business loan pool — (YAY!)
How long will it take for NYC to get back to its version of normal?
This article breaks my heart. Credit...Juan Arredondo for The New York Times ‘I Don’t Think the New York That We Left Will Be Back for Some Years’ The features that made the city’s economy distinctive — Broadway, restaurants and museums — were hard hit and will take the longest to come back. By J. David Goodman … Continue reading How long will it take for NYC to get back to its version of normal?
How long will your savings last?
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/04/23/opinion/emergency-savings-coronavirus.html?searchResultPosition=1 How long would it take you to save for an emergency like the coronavirus? If you’re rich, it would take about two months to save enough to cover four weeks of expenses. If your household makes somewhere between $70,000 and $99,999, you can save that much in seven to eight months. An average household of … Continue reading How long will your savings last?
Bidets the rage now that tp is scarce
Bravo to those with the space to install a second feature to their bathrooms -- much less the cash for buying and installing one. For those who look at the prospect and groan, consider the bidet attachments that fit between the toilet seat and the porcelain throne. Not luxurious by any stretch but the cost … Continue reading Bidets the rage now that tp is scarce
SS recipients have until noon Wednesday to apply online for $500 benefit for dependent child(ren) to get paid now
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/04/20/if-youre-one-these-american-taxpayers-you-have-until-noon-wednesday-file-500-per-child-stimulus-check/ If you’re one of these American taxpayers, you have until noon Wednesday to file for a $500-per-child stimulus check Social Security and Railroad Retirement beneficiaries who don’t file tax returns have a tight deadline to claim their payment -- or risk waiting until next year for the funds. USA dollar cash bank note stimulus … Continue reading SS recipients have until noon Wednesday to apply online for $500 benefit for dependent child(ren) to get paid now
If you qualify but haven’t gotten your stimulus payment
Treasury says that most people who qualify and have provided the information for direct deposit will receive their payment by April 15th. This article provides assistance in checking the status of the payment if it hasn't yet arrived. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/04/13/irs-is-launching-new-online-tool-people-track-their-1200-tax-stimulus-payments/ IRS is launching a new online tool for people to track their $1,200 tax stimulus payments … Continue reading If you qualify but haven’t gotten your stimulus payment
Coronavirus exposes racial disparities that coincide with economic status
New York City is seeing a higher percentage of the population that is African American, Latinos, and other minorities infected with or dying of COVID-19 than their representation in society. Why? It appears fairly obvious. Essential employees who must go to work with or without protection are disproportionately minorities. The article makes this point factually … Continue reading Coronavirus exposes racial disparities that coincide with economic status
Try two months of Kindle Unlimited for free
https://moneysavingmom.com/hot-kindle-unlimited-trial-deal/ Kindle Unlimited is like Netflix for ebooks, and gives you unlimited access to over a million titles. Normally priced at $10 per month, you can get your first two months absolutely free right now to help pass the time while you're stuck at home. You don't even need a Kindle to take advantage. You … Continue reading Try two months of Kindle Unlimited for free
Here’s how to speed up your stimulus check
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/10/irs-stimulus-relief-check-portal-launches-how-to-get-stimulus-check.html The IRS has a new website where you can get your stimulus relief check if you were not required to file a tax return The IRS has set up a new website where those who didn't need to file a tax return because of low income can enter the information from their bank account … Continue reading Here’s how to speed up your stimulus check
A survey of meals at home suppliers
This article is only a little over a year old, but this market is so hot that the last two I tried aren't even included: Veestro (vegan), Freshly (made up basic meals for one). Who knows how many others there are. https://nypost.com/2019/01/08/the-best-and-worst-meal-delivery-kits/ The best and worst at-home meal kit delivery services By Hana R. Alberts … Continue reading A survey of meals at home suppliers
Coronavirus a disaster for nannies and house cleaners
So many segments of the economy have simply been wiped out by the seclusion mandated by the coronavirus. Who knows how long it will take for a new normal to develop. https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/03/us/social-distancing-pandemic-domestic-workers-trnd/index.html The coronavirus pandemic has been catastrophic for house cleaners and nannies By Harmeet Kaur, CNN Updated 11:23 AM ET, Fri April 3, 2020 (CNN)Before … Continue reading Coronavirus a disaster for nannies and house cleaners
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