50 personal finance resolutions for 2021
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 […]
50 great blogs small business owners should be reading in 2020
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 […]
7 signs your company has good financial health
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 […]
4 smart charitable giving strategies under new tax rules
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 […]
What is net income & how does it affect your bottom line?
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 […]
How to run a profit margin analysis for your small business
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 […]
This is how a mortgage affects your credit
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 […]
Finance experts share their top money lessons of the last decade
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 […]
2020 Form W-4: How to get payroll & employees ready
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 […]
10 mistakes to avoid when starting a small business
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, […]