2020 Review: Our most popular stories and resources for small businesses and employees

Emma’s Torch Founder Kerry Brodie

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic TrustPlus has been supporting small businesses and workers, offering free personal finance coaching, data, insights, and resources to navigate the economic fallout of the pandemic.

As we reflect on a painful 2020 for so many nationwide and look toward 2021 with renewed focus, commitment, and optimism for better days ahead, we highlight our most widely read stories on the financial and emotional impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and resources to help you get through it.

“Every day, I use my personal finance journey to help support and provide insight into my financial coaching clients. I draw on the panicked feeling of ‘how am I going to provide for my family,’ that I went through after 9/11, where I worked on the 10th floor of the South Tower.”

Lessons from a Financial Coach: 9/11 Prepared Me to Help Others Financially Impacted by COVID-19

Catalino is worried about caring for his young daughter’s needs and supporting his wife, Ariel, who is working on the frontline in a nursing home.

Catalino’s Story: An Active Handyman Service on Pause due to COVID

As the 2020 tax year comes to an end, these tips for employers are as relevant as ever.

7 Quick Ways to Help Your Employees More This 2020 Tax Season

A thorough walkthrough of how to manage your personal finances during the pandemic and beyond.

Lessons from a Financial Coach: Prioritize Expenses, Identify Resources, and Make a Plan

The restaurant and social enterprise Emma’s Torch in Carroll Gardens empowers refugees through culinary education, job training, and now with personal finance coaching from TrustPlus.

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