This holiday season, consider giving the gift of cash
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Whether you explicitly partake in the winter holiday season or not, it’s likely you participate in some kind of gift exchange. With the novel coronavirus pandemic continuing to roar across the nation, this holiday season may look different for many of us. IThis holiday season, consider giving the gift of cash
Whether you explicitly partake in the winter holiday season or not, it’s likely you participate in some kind of gift exchange. With the novel coronavirus pandemic continuing to roar across the nation, this holiday season may look different for many of us. Instead of flying to meet up with family, many of us will stay home. Those of us who have been sheltering in place solo might embrace the holiday season as a party of one. The other big impact of this pandemic is, of course, how it’s affected employment. As of now, unemployment is sky-high for many, including young workers and working mothers. People who haven’t actually lost their jobs but are working in potentially dangerous environments, like grocery store clerks, delivery drivers, and retail workers, would probably feel a whole lot more comfortable if they were paid to stay home and stay safe. We’ve seen lines of cars waiting to access food assistance. We know parents are wrestling with how to handle child care, virtual learning, and staying afloat financially. We also know many people in this country still do not have health insurance or are underinsured. Scary all the time, but especially at the rate people with the coronavirus require hospitalization or report long-term effects. How does this connect with the holidays? Instead of buying stuff for friends, neighbors, and loved ones that they truly don’t need, consider giving them cash. Read more