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What You Should Know About Virtual Accounting

Your accountant doesn’t have to be physically present for your business to benefit from their expertise. Modern technology makes virtual accounting an excellent alternative. It analyzes your accounts remotely and updates them appropriately. Virtual accounting also works if there’s a significant distance between your preferred accountant and your business premises. Some individuals and companies choose […]

Written by prositesfinancial • Dec 4 • 3 minute read

What is Financial Health?

Financial health refers to the overall state of your monetary affairs. It’s your ability to manage earnings, expenses, debts, wealth, and fiscal shocks. There are various ways to create financial health, including savings, retirement plans, and planning how you spend your income. If you can comfortably handle unexpected financial emergencies as well as short- and […]

Written by prositesfinancial • Nov 24 • 3 minute read

Using a 529 Plan To Save For College

A 529 plan is a savings plan that is used to save money for college which offers certain tax and financial aid benefits. 529 plans are quite versatile and they can be used for other things too, such as K-12 tuition bills. The Types of 529 Plans There are a couple of different types of […]

Written by prositesfinancial • Sep 3 • 4 minute read

Credit Card Negotiation Options and Risks

Credit card debt is one of the most pervasive financial issues faced by Americans, with the average credit card balance as of 2016 being $5,551. If paying off your credit card debt is proving to be a substantial challenge, or worse is making it difficult to pay critical household expenses such as groceries, rent, medical […]

Written by prositesfinancial • Apr 17 • 4 minute read

Why Dave Ramsey Might Just Be Right About Using Only Cash

The truth is, most of us just don’t have the self-discipline necessary to use credit cards responsibly. We live in an advertisement saturated consumer society that encourages us to spend, spend, spend at every possible opportunity, and everywhere we go. As a result, most Americans are up to their eyeballs in debt with the national […]

Written by prositesfinancial • Jan 7 • 4 minute read

Top 10 Easy Ways To Save Money Today

Many of us feel like we can never seem to make enough money to make ends meet. It might be drowning in credit card bills or trying to make a student loan payment, but there’s always a reason why we don’t have enough money. While it would be ideal to make more money at your […]

Written by prositesfinancial • Jan 7 • 4 minute read

Key Tips About Student Loan Debt

Overall, the need for student loan debt reform is clear. However, current economical conditions and increasing education costs don’t bode well for any significant changes in the near future. With the student loan debt now surpassing credit card and auto loan debt, it is more important than ever to take precautions and prepare as much […]

Written by prositesfinancial • Jan 7 • 4 minute read

How To Begin Building Your Credit

Starting you credit history is the perfect opportunity to begin good spending habits. With over 45 million Americans you are not alone in this pursuit, and there is a method to the madness. There is so much information out there it may be hard to decide where to begin, but after a little research you […]

Written by prositesfinancial • Jan 7 • 4 minute read

Making Sense of Your Balance Sheet

A balance sheet is a financial statement that summarizes the financial status of your business for a particular time. Simply, a balance sheet indicates your business’ assets, shareholder equity, and liabilities. Every transaction you make in your business affects the balance sheet in one way or another. Understanding how to read and decipher this financial […]

Written by prositesfinancial • Nov 30 • 2 minute read

How to Craft a Better Business Pitch

Creating a business pitch can be one of the most challenging parts of the early business development process. You want to introduce potential investors to your business idea and show them why they should put their hard-earned money into your company. As such, you need a persuasive business pitch that will promote your ideas effectively and instill […]

Written by prositesfinancial • Nov 23 • 2 minute read

Record-Keeping Tips for Smoother Business Tax Prep

Every company, regardless of size, must pay taxes. While taxes are a fact of life for business leaders, they can quickly become a significant burden without complete and accurate financial records. Missing or erroneous documents can lead to tax errors that yield serious fines and penalties for your business. To avoid these pitfalls, you need […]

Written by prositesfinancial • Nov 16 • 3 minute read

Avoiding Common Tax Problems for Gig Economy Workers

The gig economy refers to the jobs and workers that fall outside of the traditional long-term employment structure. Freelance professionals, contractors, and part-time workers for mobile service providers like Lyft, UberEats and Wag! are all a part of the gig economy. This form of work has become popular in recent years, driven by workers’ desires […]

Written by prositesfinancial • Nov 9 • 3 minute read

Answering the Top Tax Questions for Americans Working Abroad

For many Americans, the prospect of working abroad is as exciting as it is burdensome. While moving to a new country for work presents exciting new experiences and opportunities, it also presents new tax requirements. As a US citizen living and working outside the country, your earnings are subject to mandatory IRS taxes. Here are […]

Written by prositesfinancial • Nov 2 • 2 minute read