Gusto and QuickBooks Payroll are both are online-based, automated payroll platforms that allow you to set up and process payroll, manage employee benefits and file payroll taxes. In general, QuickBooks Payroll is a more affordable option, while Gusto offers more features…
Banks make money on the services they provide. They earn money by charging customers interest on various loans and through bank fees.
As hubs for money and financial services, banks deal with lending money and keeping it secured for their customers, but how do banks make…
Testing and vaccination for the coronavirus are free thanks to laws passed last year. Treatment isn’t, however, and may be about to get more expensive. A new vaccine is in production, millions of doses are being administered daily and President Joe Biden says there will be…
BBVA (formerly BBVA Compass) offers three small-business checking accounts: BBVA Business Connect Checking, BBVA Business Choice Checking and BBVA Business Premium Checking. The bank also offers an Interest on Lawyers Trust Account, or IOLTA, for attorneys who need to place…
BB&T offers three main business checking accounts that cater to small-business owners: Business Value 50, Business Value 200 and Business Value 500. The bank also offers specialized account options for nonprofit organizations, government agencies and businesses with…
To help student loan borrowers avoid scams, NerdWallet is rounding up information on legitimate organizations student loan borrowers can look to, like this one. Organization: Student Borrower Protection Center. Mission statement: Student Borrower Protection Center is a…
On March 31, Alaska Airlines joined the Oneworld Alliance — the alliance that American Airlines helped found in 1999. Now that Alaska is part of Oneworld, American and Alaska elite members are guaranteed elite benefits when flying on any Oneworld airline. However, Alaska…
It’s usually a bad idea to transfer points between airline and hotel programs, as most often, you lose value in the transfer. One notable exception is the Marriott Bonvoy airline transfer program. Another exception: transferring Avios at a 1:1 ratio between Aer Lingus…
With the potential to earn 4x Membership Rewards points in bonus categories, the American Express® Business Gold Card can be an incredibly rewarding credit card for business owners. The card also comes with a handful of travel benefits to help offset the $295 annual fee.
When you’re looking for a place to relax in the airport, lounges are always a welcome sight. The question is whether you will have access. Some airlines operate their own lounges and charge for membership, while others only permit passengers to enter based upon their elite…
To help student loan borrowers avoid scams, NerdWallet is rounding up information on legitimate sources of help, like this one. Legal representative: Adam S. Minsky, student loan law. Mission statement: Attorney Minsky is dedicated to helping student loan borrowers and their…
The Upromise Mastercard is one of a handful of credit cards that lets you funnel rewards directly into a 529 college savings account — and now, the card is becoming a bit simpler and more valuable. In short, there’s now less math involved, and the card’s…
With many school districts slowly returning to at least some in-person education, parents are experiencing a delayed back-to-school shopping rush. School supply lists also contain new items, such as disinfectant wipes, headphones and masks. However, traditional…
If you’re looking for a business checking account with a big-name bank, Capital One and Chase are likely on your radar. But how do you decide which is best for your small business? Ultimately, the best business checking account depends on the unique needs of your business.
Navy Federal Credit Union offers three business checking accounts: Business Checking, Business Plus Checking and Business Premium Checking. All three of these business accounts earn interest, include unlimited fee-free electronic transactions and place no cap on the amount…
The new Aspiration Zero credit card is the latest offering from Aspiration, a financial services provider with products geared toward socially and environmentally conscious consumers. Launched in late March 2021, the Aspiration Zero credit card offers cash-back rewards, but…
Change is in the air as Delta has recently announced a slew of new options to its onboard service, unveiled new travel tools and confirmed that it would stop blocking middle seats as of May 1. However, Delta elites are likely most interested in Delta’s new Medallion elite…
Want to trade Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies, but don’t know where to begin? One thing you’ll need is a cryptocurrency wallet. Here are the answers to some commonly asked questions, and how to find the best cryptocurrency wallet for you. What is a cryptocurrency…
After years of uncertainty and constant shifts within the economy, it’s always best to prepare for what you have the ability to control. Instead of allowing the world’s happenings to control your finances; take these necessary steps to give you financial security and…
Last fall, when planning a move from North Carolina to Stillwater, Oklahoma, for a new job that would start in January, Andreza Conti Patara and her husband, Marcelo Patara, decided to buy a house. But the couple wanted to avoid air travel due to COVID-19, and buyers were…
