Better get yourself together … join the human race -Instant Karma!
The stimulus showdown continues in Washington as politicians are not able to put their differences aside and get aid to those in need. House and Senate leaders continue to pursue a deal on further coronavirus-related economic relief, but sticking points remained on Friday after months of negotiations and as Congress prepared to adjourn for the year. Any deal that emerges could be attached to a $1.4 trillion measure that must pass by December 18 in order to avert a government shutdown.
It’s time to spread our wings and fly, don’t let another day go by… It’ll be just like starting over -(Just Like) Starting Over
The UK is ready to spread its wings and fly. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said there was a “strong possibility” that his country could exit the economic union at the end of this month without a free trade agreement European stock indexes fell on Friday as a Brexit deal remained elusive in talks between the United Kingdom and the European Union. The drop came despite the European Central Bank expanding its economic stimulus program, citing risks that spiking coronavirus cases pose to the continent’s economy.
Everybody’s hustlin’ for a buck and a dime – Nobody Loves You (When You’re Down and Out)
The recovery continues to slow. More than 850,000 Americans filed first-time unemployment claims in the latest weekly report, exceeding economists’ expectations. The total was the largest since mid-September—further evidence that the economic recovery and the labor market are under pressure as coronavirus cases spike.
This will be my final update for 2020, I will resume in the New Year. Wishing everyone a happy and healthy holiday season and a better year in 2021! I am here to help at any time. If you would like to schedule a phone/web conference appointment, I have included a link to my calendar below and you can self schedule. For those of you who prefer an in person meeting I am scheduling in person meetings, as well, please email me if you would prefer an in person appointment. Please note I will not be scheduling in person appointments the final two weeks of the year and will resume in person appointments in January.
https://calendly.com/laurel-ws
