N95 masks have been hard to come by throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, but the shortage became a big opportunity for small businesses that feared facing bankruptcy during the economic downturn. Cheddar's Megan Pratz profiled one business in Maryland that seized the opportunity to make more masks.
It's a benefit to have a 401k plan with your employer but it can also be stressful to decide how to best allocate your contributions. Michele Schneider, partner and director of trading research and education with MarketGauge.com, joined Cheddar News to explain which markets are best to invest in, depending on your age demographic.
There is no specific formula or playbook for handling money with your spouse. Is it any different with a second marriage? Kelli Smith, director of financial planning with Edelman Financial Engines, joined Cheddar News to discuss what approach to take with finances with a new partner.