Author: Jennifer Piper

Have you lost your job or were furloughed due to COVID-19? You are not alone. Millions of Americans have already filed for unemployment due to the coronavirus pandemic. Congress recently approved a relief package designed to alleviate some of the economic downfall as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. On March 27, 2020, the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act, a $2 trillion coronavirus emergency stimulus package, was signed into law to provide loan and grant programs for small businesses; expand unemployment benefits to include those not typically eligible for unemployment, furloughed, gig workers, freelancers and self-employed; direct payments to families of $1,200.00 per adult and $500 per child for households making up to $75,000; provide funding to hospitals, health care systems, and…

Now that Gov. Mike Parson has ordered all classrooms in Missouri to remain closed throughout the end of the school year, parents and caregivers are faced with the task of keeping their children occupied during this time. Here is a list of available resources to keep your children educated and entertained each day: Online Education Activities and Games Exercise is also the oldest and greatest ways to ease a worried mind. Take a walk around the neighborhood, grab your gloves, bats and brush up on your baseball, ride your bikes, kick the soccer ball around or throw some hoops, toss the ball for your dog. Take advantage of this time with your kids, the slower pace, with no rushing from place to place, it may be…

With more than 17 million Americans filing for unemployment, and the numbers continuing to escalate daily, it is essential now, more than ever, to utilize all available resources and assistance programs during this pandemic. If you need assistance with food, rental & utilities, unemployment and small business services, and other available benefits, here are some recommendations of available services in the area: If you need assistance with paying your mortgage or credit cards, reach out to your mortgage provider or credit card provider to see what options are available. Many companies are offering immediate waiver of payments, simply upon a request.  Reach out to your provider, either online or by calling. Be sure to be aware of any fees or interest that may accrue if payments are…