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Janet Berry-Johnson is a Certified Public Accountant. Before leaving the accounting world to focus on freelance writing, she specialized in income tax consulting and compliance for individuals and small businesses. She lives in Omaha, Nebraska with her husband and son and their rescue dog, Dexter.
According to a 2016 analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data, about 18 million adults in the United States are cohabiting with an unmarried partner. People have their own reasons for cohabitation rather than getting married. Some test-drive a relationship before tying…
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Being a solopreneur is exciting. You’re growing your own business and reaping the rewards of your hard work, and you have the freedom to choose when and where you work. But most small-business owners start out doing it all. Eventually, they…
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When you bring a new employee on board, you need to consider the total cost of hiring, whether you’re a solopreneur who’s considering hiring some help or you already have a team of employees but need to hire more. Salary…
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