How to Pay Yourself as a Business Owner
How to pay yourself as a business owner depends on the business structure, the stage of growth of your business and other factors. While paying yourself may not be the…
Amrita Jayakumar
Amrita Jayakumar is a special assignments writer at NerdWallet and also writes a syndicated column about millennials and money. She joined NerdWallet in 2015, covering personal loans and then consumer credit and debt. Before that, she spent three years as a reporter at The Washington Post. Her work has also appeared in the Miami Herald, The Associated Press and USA Today. Amrita has a master's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri. Email: [email protected]
Posts by Amrita Jayakumar:
Paychex Flex Payroll Review 2021: Benefits, Drawbacks, Alternatives
Paychex Flex, a cloud-based payroll platform from one of the most well-known names in payroll software, is a good choice for fast-growing businesses. With three plans and a broad range…
Patriot Payroll Software Review 2021: Benefits, Drawbacks, Alternatives
Patriot Payroll is a relatively affordable payroll software for small businesses, with an easy setup process and transparent pricing. The Ohio-based company prides itself on ease of use: The average…
Should You Become Your Own Boss?
Maybe you’re cringing at the thought of going back to an office. The seed of a business idea floats around in your head between work videoconference calls, after the kids…
Prepare for COVID Medical Bills This Year
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…
Finances Unscathed by Pandemic? Seize the Moment and Tackle Debt
After close to a year of living with the pandemic, the effect on people’s finances has varied widely. If you’re in the fortunate position of still having a steady income,…
FreshBooks Review 2021
FreshBooks is a solid small-business accounting product that’s well-suited for freelancers and independent contractors. It stands out with its good customer service and customizable invoicing features. However, it’s not ideal…
How to Be Effective With Your Generosity in 2020
If you’re fortunate enough to be able to donate money this year, plenty of causes need your attention. In a year like 2020, choosing where to direct your dollars is…
You Can Use a Crisis to Build Helpful Money Habits
As millennials, we’ve learned about money the hard way. From the Great Recession to stratospheric student loan debt to a pandemic, there’s been no shortage of life giving us lemons.…
Kikoff Credit-Builder Review 2021
The hardest part about building a credit history is getting access to credit in the first place. If becoming an authorized user on someone else’s credit card isn’t an option…
