Remote work is a concept that has been popular ever since the technology to support it has been around. The percentage of workers that have done at least some of their jobs remotely has steadily increased over time. Videoconferencing and collaboration tools have reached a…
Starting an insurance agency is a lot like starting any business. You’ll need to choose a business structure, register and license your business, get insurance and more. But you’ll also need to become a licensed insurance agent and learn how to navigate a highly…
Square makes software and hardware that helps small businesses run, including a point-of-sale system and services for payment processing, administering payroll, customer engagement and employee management. Square also offers banking services and small-business loans.
What is Schedule K-1? The U.S. tax code allows for certain businesses and trusts to pass income-tax liability onto the shareholders or partners who have a vested interest in the business. Partnerships, S corporations, trusts or estates that shift income taxes from the entity…
Damaging someone else’s reputation, hurting their public image or detaining them against their will can have serious repercussions for your business: Your company could be held liable for personal and advertising injury. Personal and advertising injury claims can impact…
If you thought navigating the thousands of available cryptocurrencies was confusing, prepare to have your mind blown by NFTs. These one-of-a-kind digital assets number in the millions, offering their buyers ownership of digital content such as images, videos and music. NFTs…
Ever wondered about frequent flyer programs? These programs, created as a way to ensure customer loyalty, have since allowed travelers to fly around the world for very little money. You can earn airline miles in various ways, including through credit card welcome offers, air…
Smaller airlines may not have the resources or ability to join a major, global airline alliance. This is why some airline groups have created alternative alliances to piggy back off large alliances via partial membership. Oneworld Connect is exactly this: It is a small…
Cash-back auto loan refinance allows you to borrow more than you owe on your current loan and receive the difference in cash. Because the loan is secured by your car, interest rates may be lower than other sources of cash, such as a credit card, payday loan or personal loan.
Medicare beneficiaries used 63 times more telehealth services in 2020 than in 2019 after the federal government loosened Medicare’s strict telehealth rules due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report released Friday by the Department of Health and Human Services.
As a small-business owner, the demands on your time are constant. Even if you don’t have a family to consider outside of work hours, you wear multiple hats at all times. You’re responsible for the vision of the company and may have to shoulder most or all of the…
If you want to change your work life, you’ll likely need a new degree or certificate. There are many challenges to getting “reskilled.” These obstacles can be practical — like a lack of time or money — or emotionally rooted, as it’s a daunting prospect for any…
Living in a state with no income tax is one strategy for lowering your overall tax burden. As of 2021, eight states — Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Wyoming — do not levy a state income tax. A ninth state, New Hampshire, does not…
To celebrate and recognize how our Minters are achieving their financial milestones, we reached out to everyday Mint users like you, to share their stories.
We connected with Becca, a 27 year old personal finance entrepreneur from New York to learn more about her journey…
As a small-business owner, building trust with customers and vendors is essential. One way to build that trust is by offering a certificate of liability insurance, which shows you have the necessary coverage to protect your business and the people it serves. What is a…
Capital One announced today that it will do away with overdraft and nonsufficient funds fees on its retail accounts, making it the latest in a growing number of banks, neobanks and other financial institutions that are working to ease the cost of consumer banking. The free…
Nearly 1.8 million people in Georgia are signed up for Medicare, making it the 10th largest U.S. state for Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare is the government health care program for people age 65 and older. Medicare Advantage is a bundled alternative to Medicare that offers…
Just over 2 million people in North Carolina are signed up for Medicare, making it the ninth-largest U.S. state for Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare is the government health care program for people age 65 and older. Medicare Advantage is a bundled alternative to Medicare…
Buying a vehicle is more difficult than ever. Shoppers have long been accustomed to negotiating discounts from the figure on the window sticker. In today’s shortage-driven market, though, many dealers say there is no room for negotiating the cost of a new or used car. In…
If you want to build momentum for your New Year’s money resolutions, set some financial improvements into motion before the end of the year. Here are six easy-to-implement steps to help boost your net worth going into the new year. 1. Mind your health insurance…
