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Amrita Jayakumar

Amrita Jayakumar is a former special assignments writer for NerdWallet. She also wrote a syndicated column about millennials and money, and covered personal loans and consumer credit and debt. Previously, she was a reporter at The Washington Post. Her work has appeared in the Miami Herald and USAToday. Amrita has a master's degree in journalism from the University ofMissouri.

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Paycom’s HR and Payroll Competitors 2022

Amrita Jayakumar
July 26, 2021

Paycom offers combined payroll and human resources software that is well-suited for the needs of medium-sized businesses. But its drawbacks include a lack of direct integrations with accounting and other…

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Paycom vs. Paychex Flex: Paychex Flex Wins

Amrita Jayakumar & Dan Marticio
July 21, 2021

Paychex Flex and Paycom are both established brands that offer combined cloud-based payroll and human resources features for small businesses. Paychex Flex is a better choice overall because of its…

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How to Set Up Payroll for Small Business in 7 Steps

Amrita Jayakumar
July 14, 2021

Setting up a payroll system for your small business may seem like a daunting task, but it can be broken down into small steps. Before you can hire an employee,…

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What Will You Teach Your Kids About Money?

Amrita Jayakumar
July 12, 2021

Hey, internet: Remember millennials? Many of us have graduated from our lattes and leisurely brunches to become parents with jobs, car loans and perhaps even a mortgage. On our road…

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How to Pay Yourself as a Business Owner

Amrita Jayakumar
July 12, 2021

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…

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Paychex Flex Payroll Review 2022: Benefits, Drawbacks, Alternatives

Amrita Jayakumar & Whitney Vandiver
April 19, 2022

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 four plans and a broad range…

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Patriot Payroll Software Review 2022: Benefits, Drawbacks, Alternatives

Amrita Jayakumar
April 11, 2022

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…

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Should You Become Your Own Boss?

Amrita Jayakumar
May 21, 2021

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…

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Prepare for COVID Medical Bills This Year

Amrita Jayakumar
April 5, 2021

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…

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Finances Unscathed by Pandemic? Seize the Moment and Tackle Debt

Amrita Jayakumar
Jan. 21, 2021

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,…

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