by David C. Branch | Jul 7, 2022 | blog, David C. Branch, Finance
Statistics indicate that more than 24 million people in the United States will receive unemployment in 2021. Approximately 60% of recipients opted out of having taxes withheld from their earnings. The federal government considers unemployment benefits as income. Thus...
by David C. Branch | Jul 5, 2022 | blog, David C. Branch, Finance
An Intro To Investing In REITs Real estate investment trusts or REITs allow individual investors to invest in real estate without owning an entire piece of real estate, such as a building. Congress established REITs in the 1960s to open up real estate investment to...
by David C. Branch | Jul 5, 2022 | blog, David C. Branch, Finance
The Black Death, Influenza and the Swine Flu are some of the many contagious disease processes that had a dramatic effect on human populations around the world. In an effort to reduce the spread of the Covid-19 virus, communities, cities and local governments in the...
by David C. Branch | Jun 8, 2022 | blog, David C. Branch, Finance
Consumers have many choices when it comes to signing up for a credit card. While the benefits of using one are obvious, the associated interest rates and hidden fees can influence a person’s likelihood when choosing a new credit card. As the Federal Reserve...
by David C. Branch | Jun 8, 2022 | blog, David C. Branch, Finance
Although individuals are not required to keep financial records, it is still important to keep track of your financial activities. For instance, if you have a bank account or credit card, you may not notice an inaccurate statement or that you have a poor credit score....
by David C. Branch | Apr 6, 2022 | blog, David C. Branch, Education, Finance
When you’re in your 20s ready to start a life on your own, retirement may seem like a very distant goal that can be postponed. In reality, now is the ideal time to start planning for retirement. Your goals should not only include the financial aspects, but also the...
