Crack open your wallet and pull out your credit cards. We bet there’s a very good chance at least one of them is a Visa or Mastercard. Here’s the difference between them and how to choose […]
So, you filed a dispute on your credit report, and you didn’t agree with the results. Therefore, you filed a dispute again … only this time you received the dispute-killing designation of “frivolous.” Now, what? […]
Managing finances doesn’t have to be the bane of your professional existence. Nor does it have to take you away from the personal reasons you started your business in the first place. Instead, the basics of small business accounting come […]
In a perfect world, you’d love every gift you get this holiday season. The reality? You’re bound to get a gift or two that you don’t want or need. If this happens to you, don’t […]
The New Year is upon us, and many Americans will boast ambitious resolutions: they may want to gain 15 pounds of muscle at the gym, get a full eight hours of sleep every night or […]
Give your employees the education and development resources they need to succeed. From learning new technology solutions to updating industry knowledge or employing new marketing methods, there are lots of options for educating on a […]
Managing your work as a self-employed person can be hectic. You have to market yourself, deliver a product or service and handle dozens of other tasks. Because they’re so busy, many freelancers don’t invest the […]
The end of every calendar year is a time for many to reflect on the highs and lows from the past 12 months. Unfortunately, some people might not have made as much financial progress as […]
We’re almost done with 2020, so it’s time to make resolutions for the next year (and decade). When building your list of financial goals for 2021, it’s important to look back on all the money things you […]
There are many business blogs on the Internet. Some of the most established, reputable business blogs have been around for more than a decade. Others have skyrocketed to fame in just the last few years. You […]
It’s somewhat easy to determine if your company is doing well. You’ll be in the black every month, able to make your payroll and pay all of your monthly bills and expenses. But are there discernible levels or observable distinctions […]
A law that went into effect last year could have a major impact on how many people make charitable contributions, or even if they make them at all. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act nearly doubled the […]
If you’re in business, you know there are dozens and dozens of accounting terms that relate to the financial health of your small business. At first, it can be a bit overwhelming. Fortunately, you don’t […]
Determining whether or not your business is profitable is an exercise you should conduct frequently. It’s not only important for you to understand the financial health of your business, but this information may come in handy when […]
Sometimes the pursuit of perfect credit leads us to worry about utilizing the very products good credit gives us access to. A healthier way to look at credit would be to know that there are […]
When the Great Recession hit, it hit hard. Americans experienced job loss, foreclosures, a sharp rise in student loan defaults and high consumer debt. The recession also taught us plenty of important lessons. We asked 8 personal […]
Since the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the IRS has been revising Form W-4. Now comes the second draft of the 2020 Form W-4, the Employee’s Withholding Certificate. But the August 2019 release came with a […]
It’s a harsh reality that most start-up businesses fail. Even harsher, the mistakes that cause a business to go bust are often ingrained at the beginning of the journey. Before the founders even make their first sale, […]
Gift cards may not be the most personal present you can give. But an Amazon, Target, Barnes & Noble or iTunes gift card is the perfect way to ensure that the recipient gets something they’ll […]
You don’t have to have a 6-figure income, save >50%, or work until your late 60s to have a fulfilling retirement. In fact, semi-retirement options are most beneficial for people with moderate incomes. It can even help […]
At FinanceBuzz, we love hearing success stories about people in our community being able to accomplish their travel goals by using points and miles. We hear these stories regularly in our FBZ Elite – Travel and […]
What is the true cost of the products and services that you sell? Now, that may sound like an odd question. After all, you generate and review your income statement each month, which reports the total costs […]
How much did you pay for your education? How many years and how much effort did you invest in your college career? How much should you be able to earn over your working life? When […]
So, you’re ready to buy a new car. There are more options than ever these days, but they all pretty much come down to two main categories: Buying a car from a private seller that […]
Charities receive a higher amount of donations than ever before, but is the $25 you donated to adopt a sea otter named Charles actually protecting him and his environment? It can often be difficult to […]
If you’re a small business owner, you know firsthand that every dollar counts. The less you spend on activities that don’t directly impact your business, the more money you’ll be able to apply straight to […]
When my husband and I started shopping for life insurance, I’d just gone through a lot of life changes all at once: Moving to a new city Launching a business Pregnant with my first child […]
Choosing a bank for your small business is a process that needs careful thought and planning. When you do your research, the goal is to find an option that does more than offer a basic […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, with holiday lights, festive food and drink, gifts and time spent with family. But the winter holidays are expensive, and that’s putting a damper on things for […]
It’s no secret Santa Claus is a pretty incredible guy. He’s able to impeccably catalog every single child’s name and wishlist all over the world. He runs a tight ship as the CEO of a […]