As most Americans know by now, the CARES Act was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump on March 27. The largest relief act in US history, the bill contained over $2 trillion in funding aimed at providing financial relief and support for small businesses, individuals, state and local governments, and certain crucial industries.

The powerful benefits of thoughtful action

When people are confronted with adversity, opportunity or both, they often react quickly—with the intention of dealing with the situation rapidly and moving forward.

It’s not exactly a new word, but “Zoom” has taken on an entirely new meaning since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic and the widespread stay-at-home orders engendered by public health concerns.

As more states and cities continue gradual re-opening and allowing mandatory stay-at-home orders to expire, uncertainties remain for many of us. Is the coronavirus going away? How can I be sure it’s safe to go out in public? Should I wear a face mask? Is it okay to go to a restaurant or have friends come to the house?

With gross domestic product (GDP) off 2.4% in the first quarter of 2020 and broad anticipation of perhaps ten times that figure in the second quarter, the U.S. economy already meets the textbook definition of a recession, according to a number of economists.

As we mentioned in a previous article, the coronavirus pandemic has ushered in a host of rapid changes in the way Americans think, shop, socialize, travel, and work.

Americans—especially the affluent—are some of the most charitable people in the world.* Chances are, you use some of your wealth to support favorite causes or organizations that are important to you.

Since at least mid-March, when President Trump declared a national emergency because of the coronavirus pandemic and the associated outbreak of COVID-19, Americans have been in what seems like a completely different world.

Last Thursday, President Trump unveiled the federal government’s guidelines for re-opening the U.S. economy. The plan features three stages for getting businesses and industries started up again after the nationwide lockdown because of COVID-19.