The news is exhausting - markets up and down, press conferences, statistics and more.   Today, Erik Garcia and Jag have a simple, easy-to-understand conversation around the financial opportunities that may exist for you during the pandemic.After a quick explanation on AGI, we take a look at the tax rebate - those checks that are coming to us from the government soon (if you haven't received yours already). If you're still working, and still have a steady income, this could be a real opportunity to pay down debt or sock that cash away in savings.We also look at other aspects of the CARES Act, including:

Student Loan Relief

New Charitable Deduction for those taking the standard deduction on their taxes

New Charitable Deduction rules for those taking itemized deductions - now up to 100% of your AGI!

Waiving of RMD's in 2020

Next, we examine the relaxing of restrictions on taking money out of retirement accounts - and why, as a financial advisor, this makes Erik really nervous.Other financial opportunities available right now for individuals:

Mortgage Refinancing

In-Service distributions

Revisit your tax return for withholding

Review Your Spending!

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