The Coronavirus (COVID-19) is causing many changes to normal routines and day-to-day life. It can be difficult to adjust to working from home, kids being home from school, gyms closing, quarantining, social distancing, keeping yourself and your family healthy, and more.
To offer some help, we’ve compiled a list of resources including tips, ideas and general information to help you cope and adjust to all the changes taking place.
Equity Trust Company Communications | Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources | Health & Wellness Resources | Personal Finance Resources | Be an Informed Investor | Resources for Small Business Owners | Working from Home Resources | Resources for Parents with Children at Home | Entertainment & Exercise Resources
Equity Trust Company Communications
- Message From Our CEO
- Coronavirus Preparedness Statement
- CARES Act Impact on Retirement Accounts
- Tax Deadline Update
- To Our Clients: Our Firm’s Commitment to the Future
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
Health & Wellness Resources
- IRS to Allow for Mid-Year Changes to Health Plans
- American Red Cross: Coronavirus Safety Tips
- Maintaining a Healthy Routine
- Staying Healthy While at Home
- Managing Anxiety & Stress During the Coronavirus
- 6 Activities to Help You Relax While at Home
- Safeguarding Your Mental Health During the Quarantine
- 25 Meditation Resources: Apps, Music and Guided Meditation
Personal Finance Resources
- IRS Expands Eligibility to Take Coronavirus-Related Withdrawal from IRA, 401(k)
- IRS Clarifies CARES Act with FAQ
- Personal Finance Tips: How to Pay the Bills During the Coronavirus Pandemic
- Coronavirus Planning: Tips to Reduce Spending and Save Money
- Retirement Planning Tips in the Time of the Coronavirus
Be an Informed Investor
U.S. SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA – investor.gov) Investor Alerts and Bulletins:
- Broadly Advertised Investments — Investor Alert
- Look Out for Coronavirus-Related Investment Scams — Investor Alert
- Frauds Targeting Main Street Investors — Investor Alert
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC – cftc.gov) Customer Advisory:
Resources for Small Business Owners
- Everything You Need to Know About Coronavirus Federal Small Business Stimulus Aid Programs – U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources – SBA.gov
- SBA Paycheck Protection Program
- Get Venture Capital From Investors – SBA.gov
- How Can Investors Assist Small Businesses? Private Lending & Promissory Notes
- COVID-19 Resources for Small Business Owners
- Is a Private Lender the Answer to Your Small Business Financing Need?
Working from Home Resources
- How to Carry on With Your Routine During the Coronavirus
- How to Work from Home with Children
- 10 Tips for Designing Your Home Office
- Staying Productive When Working from Home
Resources for Parents with Children at Home
- Could You Pay for Remote Learning with an Education Savings Account?
- 18 Tips on How to Cope with Children During Quarantine
- How Parents Can Keep Kids Busy (and Learning) in Quarantine
- Realistic Quarantine Schedules for Kids
- How to Entertain Your Young Children During a Quarantine
Entertainment & Exercise Resources
- Forbes: Discounted Classes, Online Events and More
- What to Watch on Netflix While Social Distancing During the Coronavirus Pandemic
- What to Watch, Read and Listen to During Your Coronavirus Self-Quarantine
- From Cocktail Classes to An Arts Salon, Try These Virtual Hotel Experiences
- Women’s Health: At Home Workouts
- The 12 Best At-Home Workouts You Can Do Without Any Equipment
