When choosing between online payment service providers Stripe and Braintree, the decision comes down to your business needs. If you’re looking for a flexible online payment platform for your developers, go with Braintree. If you want to conduct more international commerce…
One of the biggest challenges many business owners face is finding quality expert accounting advice and information. Although it’s always best to find and work with a qualified accounting professional, there are a number of free accounting blogs online that can also be…
Both Paylocity and ADP are cloud-based payroll systems, meaning you can access your account anywhere you have an internet connection. Whereas ADP offers several different plans based on the number of employees and features you’re looking for, Paylocity doesn’t have plans…
If you’ve ever wondered if it’s possible to accept credit card payments without a merchant account, the short answer is yes. It would be more accurate, however, to say that you can accept credit card payments without a dedicated merchant account — meaning without a…
Braintree and PayPal are both reliable payment service providers (also known as PSPs) that allow businesses to accept payments online via e-commerce stores. Overall, if you want the most customization possible for no additional fee, Braintree is the better option of the two.
Have you ever wanted to open a gas station but kept delaying it because you didn’t even know where to start? While starting a business can be a complex process, and opening your own gas station does have a few unique challenges you should be aware of, this shouldn’t…
An eco-friendly business, or “green business” is one that demonstrates a commitment to an environmentally sustainable future. Green businesses strive to have a positive impact on the environment and their community. This can be achieved through many practices and…
Minters – Say hello to our newest feature, the Mint Transaction Widget on iOS!
With the new Mint widget, you can now track your spending faster than ever without even opening the Mint app. It’s customizable, so you can change your view depending on whether you want to…
Aetna, a CVS Health company since 2018, is the fourth-largest provider of Medicare Advantage plans. The company offers a strong array of benefits, with most plans including dental, vision and hearing coverage, and many plans offering additional (and valuable) perks.
The saying “everything’s bigger in Texas” doesn’t just apply to a plot of land or the size of a rib-eye steak. It turns out, it’s true for homeowners insurance, too. With an average annual rate of $3,380, Texas home insurance is the third-most expensive in the…
After you die, your debts will be paid by your estate. Generally, your family is not responsible for paying off your debts, unless they co-signed on any loans or jointly own any of your accounts.
Note: Laws related to debts after death vary by state, and the following is…
You can easily void a check by writing “VOID” across the front of the check, using blue or black ink and large letters. You may need to void a check to set up automatic transactions, like direct deposit of paychecks to your checking account.
Though many financial…
While major credit card issuers tightened lending standards and slashed credit limits amid COVID-19, some financial technology startups took a different tack. In 2020, young companies like Grow Credit, TomoCredit and Chime launched or expanded credit cards that are available…
Whether you’re a full-time working mom or you stay at home to take care of the kids, you may find yourself looking for ways to boost your family’s income. Make use of your spare time by taking on a side hustle to expand your budget. Consider these 47 different side…
Picture cruising your car deep into 2021 and never glancing in the rearview mirror. Vaccines, travel and a hope of normalcy are finally on the horizon. With so much to look forward to in the future, it’s understandable to not want to look back. But returning to typical…
Ethereum, which is second only to Bitcoin in terms of global market capitalization, has seen its share of surges and crashes since its launch in 2015. But the cryptocurrency has been turning heads recently amid a rush of interest in the crypto space in general, hitting new…
Deciding to start a business is exciting, but can also be daunting if you’re a new entrepreneur. Calculating business startup costs, worrying about long-term profitability, securing startup funding—it can all be pretty stressful. 14 common small business startup costs…
Much like starting any business, learning how to start an ecommerce business isn’t always easy—nevertheless, the goal of setting up, launching, and maintaining sites where entrepreneurs, designers, and creators of all sorts can sell their wares is more attainable now…
To showcase how our Minters are achieving their financial goals, we reached out to everyday Mint users, just like you, to share their stories. Whether it’s reaching an emergency fund goal, or making progress in paying off student loans, we’re inspired by the…
Portland International Airport (PDX) in Oregon is home to many attractive airport lounges, including four Priority Pass locations. On its club list are a Delta Sky Club and United Club, but these are restricted to passengers with eligible access. That’s why credit cards…
