Best Business Bank Accounts for Freelancers, Self-Employed in 2021
A business bank account helps self-employed professionals separate business and personal expenses, and built-in tools can streamline invoicing and bookkeeping.
Kelsey Sheehy
Kelsey Sheehy is a personal finance writer for NerdWallet with a passion for savings hacks. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, USA Today, Money, CBS News and The Associated Press, where she writes a syndicated column about millennials and money. Kelsey has made appearances on programs such as the "Today" show, FOX News, NBC News and "ABC World News Tonight" and has been quoted by national publications including CNBC, MarketWatch, Bustle and The Zoe Report. Before joining NerdWallet, she wrote about college and how to pay for it at U.S. News & World Report. Kelsey has a master’s in journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. Email: [email protected].
Posts by Kelsey Sheehy:
BMO Harris Bank Business Checking: 2021 Review
BMO Harris offers three main business checking accounts, including an interest-bearing option and a free checking account for nonprofit businesses. These options may appeal to a variety of business owners,…
KeyBank Business Checking: 2021 Review
KeyBank offers three small-business checking accounts with minimal frills, but also minimal fees, provided you’re able to avoid the bank’s hefty overdraft charges. The bank’s generous cash deposit limits —…
Where to Look If Your Small Business Can’t Get a PPP Loan
The Paycheck Protection Program can be a lifeline for businesses that qualify, but it’s not the only program available for business owners struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. Those who don’t…
4 Ways to Make Money From Your Podcast
Podcasting is not a get-rich-quick scheme. Making money from the medium takes time. You need to build a loyal, engaged following willing to buy what you’re selling, literally and figuratively.…
Breaking Down the Tax Implications of PPP Loans
The approaching tax season is raising fresh questions for business owners who received a loan through the Paycheck Protection Program. Can you deduct expenses paid with your loan funds? Do…
The Do’s and Don’ts of Getting, Using a Paycheck Protection Program Loan
The devil is in the details for small-business owners seeking funding from the Paycheck Protection Program. A missing signature can derail your PPP loan application for days or even weeks,…
3 Things to Know if You’re New to Gig Work
Shutdowns, layoffs and salary cuts brought on by the coronavirus pandemic have left millions of Americans searching for new sources of income. Those who’ve recently turned to gig work may…
A Guide to PPP Loan Forgiveness
The Paycheck Protection Program provides fully forgivable loans to small businesses struggling through the coronavirus pandemic. But applying for that forgiveness can be daunting, especially for business owners who have…
6 PPP Loan Tips for Minority and Women Business Owners
The Small Business Administration is trying to level the playing field for underserved business owners, who were largely shut out during the early days of the Paycheck Protection Program’s previous…
