Business Talk

(BPT) – During a season that’s usually devoted to adventure, many of us have been forced to stick a little closer to home. When it’s finally time to return to our globetrotting ways, it’s vital to make sure our vehicles are ready.That means taking acti…

(BPT) – While most of the world has hit pause on daily life, kindness and giving can be considered essential services. Socio-economic consequences of the COVID-19 health pandemic are challenging families across the globe, as schools have closed, after-…

(BPT) – In these unprecedented times, when many families are facing physical, emotional and financial hardships, a common question is, ‘How do I keep up with my mortgage when I’m not working?’A home is a family’s most important asset. But now it’s more…

(BPT) – The flexibility to learn and earn a degree online allows students nationwide – from full-time employees to single parents and more – to achieve goals while managing family and life. Millions of students study online today, and those numbers are…

(BPT) – If you are among the millions of adults in the U.S. who do not know they have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the past few months of social distancing have been a particularly steep battle. Our country was instructed to ‘sit st…

(BPT) – Skills are like kitchen knives, over time they can get dull. By continuing to refresh your skills and experiences, you may find your way into a new job or career path. With our day-to-day routines changing and evolving, it’s more important now …

(BPT) – The current COVID-19 financial landscape is unpredictable, causing anxiety for people of all ages. With layoffs, unexpected medical expenses, and an ever-changing and uncertain economy, it’s easy to worry.”Now more than ever is the time to take…

(BPT) – To say these are challenging times is a vast understatement. In the course of just weeks, everyone’s lives have been completely disrupted, routines have been upended and the world is still reeling as everybody struggles to figure out what it al…

(BPT) – While you take care to limit social interactions and wash your hands to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, you also need to take steps to protect your finances and identity. Scammers are now taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to lure…

(BPT) – The novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, is changing our lives in many ways, including how we file our income taxes. The IRS has announced some changes that impact your 2019 income tax return.On March 27, Congress approved a $2 trillion emergency ec…