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Medical Risks on the Rise, but Economic Recovery Persists

Medical Risks on the Rise, but Economic Recovery Persists Presented by CalmWater Financial Group   Over the past week, the medical risks have been on the rise. Notably, outbreaks in Arizona, California, Florida, and Texas continued to get worse. All have shown significant...

Is the Risk of a Second Wave of Infections Rising?

Is the Risk of a Second Wave of Infections Rising? Presented by CalmWater Financial Group   Over the past week, we’ve had some good news in that there hasn’t been any sign of a national second wave of infections. In fact, the spread...

Charitable Giving Incentives Under the CARES Act

Charitable Giving Incentives Under the CARES Act Presented by CalmWater Financial Group   With many individuals and families facing catastrophic hardships because of the COVID-19 pandemic, charitable giving to those most adversely affected has become increasingly important. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic...

The Tax Implications of Working From Home

The Tax Implications of Working From Home Presented by CalmWater Financial Group   In addition to causing countless hardships, the COVID-19 pandemic has created smaller issues that may be easy to overlook during a crisis. With employees working remotely far more often, for...

Early Signs Suggest Reopening Going Better Than Expected

Early Signs Suggest Reopening Going Better Than Expected Presented by CalmWater Financial Group   In the past week, we had some mixed news on the coronavirus pandemic. Testing continued to rise, although improvement in slowing the spread rate and case growth seemed to...

Pandemic Slowing, Economy Reopening, and Markets Reassessing

Pandemic Slowing, Economy Reopening, and Markets Reassessing Presented by CalmWater Financial Group   In the past week, we’ve had some good news. To start, there has been continued and even accelerated progress with the pandemic, and it looks like we could be approaching...

Unemployment Benefits Under the CARES Act

Unemployment Benefits Under the CARES Act Presented by CalmWater Financial Group   The Department of Labor (DOL) sets overall standards for unemployment benefits, and each state processes applications and determines its residents’ eligibility through its own program. Generally, most states have a one-week...