In this month's newsletter, we look at the power of gratitude in uncertain times.
When we appreciate the good things we have in life, we can weather stress far better.
Eric Maldonado, CFP®, MBA
Aquila Wealth Advisors
All in COVID19
Some Good News in Your Day
Here's some good news I'd like to pass along for this week:
A New Jersey hospital once described as a “war zone” now has zero COVID-19 patients.
17 COVID-19 vaccines are in human trials. At least one may be ready for approval by the end of 2020.
250 million trees were recently planted in northern India.
Uplifting stories are out there; I just thought I'd pass a few along.
Do this to plan for a recession (2-minute video)
Current data tells us that the economy is in a steep contraction due to the coronavirus.
We don’t know how long it will last or how long the economy will take to recover.
How can we protect ourselves when we can’t predict the future?
I made a short video showing you exactly how the most successful companies in the world prepare when the future is unknown.
Your COVID-19 Action Plan for Uncertainty (3-minute watch)
COVID-19 is raging through America and there’s no doubt that we’re in for a tough time.
The weeks and months to come are going to be hard for all of us.
What actions can we take to protect ourselves when things look so uncertain? How can we build resiliency?
I made a short video showing three key actions you can take to help protect yourself and use this crisis to grow stronger.
We Were Featured In Local KSBY News Interview: Tips for paying bills in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic
Link to video interview: https://www.ksby.com/news/local-news/tips-for-paying-bills-in-the-middle-of-the-covid-19-pandemic
Wednesday is April 1st. Meaning, for many: bills and rent are due.
Following the COVID-19 pandemic however, some may now be questioning how to make ends meet
In this time of uncertainty, more financial obligations are in your control than you may think.
"Everyone in the world knows what's happening right now so most of those companies are prepared to do something to help," said Certified Financial Planner, Eric Maldonado.
Maldonado says a number of credit card companies are working with customers that call and ask for assistance.
"Call them and tell them you're having trouble because of the coronavirus paying the fee or the bill and if there's a way to postpone it thirty, sixty, ninety days without any interest or any fees charged. If not, is there any reduction in interest rates I can get?" Maldonado explained.