Mary Tomkins is a freelance writer located in Spartanburg, SC, with emphasis on economic news and research on the financial industry.
Investments within your 401(k) Your 401(k) is your tax-advantaged retirement account, sponsored by your employer. You’ve made a smart decision if you participate in your company’s 401(k) plan. But simply putting money into a 401(k)…
Americans are fickle with their employers, and many will change jobs as often as they change cars. And considering that the 401(k) is the retirement plan of choice for most large companies, there’s a good…
Is a contract really necessary? There is no law that requires a partnership to draw up a written contract. The mutual agreement, between two or more people, to run a business together is really all…
What the heck is a 401(k) and how does it work? I remember the first time I ever heard of a 401(k) plan. I was barely twenty-one years old, and was just hired for my…
Among the many other decisions you’ll have to make when starting your new business, you’ll need to decide on your business’ legal structure. Before you decide what business entity is best for you, consider the…
When a couple decides to get married or live together under a joint financial arrangement, there are quite a number of financial subjects that should be dicussed. Couples often mistakenly assume they learned all they…
Couples may be hesitant to mention the subject of money to each other, either because it’s an uncomfortable subject, or because past attempts at the topic have resulted in getting no where. But as difficult…
When couples get together, they’re often attracted to their loved one’s looks and personality. They have a spark, a knack for communicating with each other. They can laugh about the same things, and enjoy the…
Starting your own business can be fun, exciting, and scary. There are a lot of unknowns when you venture into self-employment. Many business owners of the past have made an attempt at self-employment, but half…
The big question many entrepreneurs have is, “How much will it cost to start my own business?” Some have started their own successful business with nearly nothing, and some have needed to use up their…