Travel expenses are one of the expenses businesses must prepare and include in their budget planning. For instance, there may be seminars, conferences, in-person meetings to meet new clients or close deals, site visits, or networking events and expos in another state or country.
With so much information out there these days, it’s often difficult to pinpoint how to get the best service or the best price. Lots of ratings sites claim to have honest information, but with sponsored ads, it’s hard to tell whether the reviews are really what they should be. Consumers’ Checkbook offers advice to help people save money, time and hassle, all ad-free on a variety of local services. RewardExpert spoke with Executive Editor, Kevin Brasler, about how Consumers’ Checkbook puts consumers first, and provides accurate, fair assessments on lots of industries from personal finance to travel to healthcare and more.
Dealspotr works with three distinct customer bases and offers them a safe place to do business with each other. Brands connect with influencers to help promote their products to consumers that want to buy. Influencers receive product and compensation for honest reviews of products and an opportunity to connect with new audiences. And consumers uncover valuable coupon codes that actually work and detailed reviews from influencers so they can make the right choice. It’s a win-win-win situation for everyone involved.
You want to save for your goals, but you aren’t sure how to do it. Many full-service brokerage firms have minimums investment amounts that are above your budget or charge so much that it’s not worth it. Betterment offers investment accounts with no minimum balances and fees that are well below what others charge. And your investment accounts come with advanced features that are usually reserved only for the rich and wealthy. Read on to find out why Betterment will save you time and give you peace of mind as you work towards your financial goals.
GiftCardGranny.com is a shopper’s best friend. Everyone loves a bargain and nobody likes paying full price. When you buy discounted gift cards from GiftCardGranny, even when your dream item isn’t on sale, you’ll still save money. And you won’t need to worry about hackers draining your balance because they offer a lifetime guarantee on every gift card that they sell.
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the average monthly grocery expenditure for a moderate-cost meal plan for a family of four is about $966.50—or a little more than $11,500 a year. Erin Chase, founder of $5 Dinners, a website focused on budget-friendly family recipes, believes hard working Americans don’t need to spend nearly that much for healthy, nutritious meals. She cut her own food bill in half using a combination of strategic grocery shopping, meal planning and couponing, and now she’s helping others do the same.
It’s a major problem that many Americans have never heard of—cargo theft. The FBI defines it as the criminal taking of any cargo, including goods, money or baggage, and it can have a significant financial impact on both a company and the broader U.S. economy. Companies like CargoNet offer solutions to the cargo theft issue.
Ryan Shepherd, general manager of CargoNet, a Verisk business, spoke to RewardExpert. He said companies need to start taking cargo theft seriously, now. “Any assumption that your company is safe simply because you’ve never had a theft incident is a mistake that can end up costing you,” he said.
If you are a small business owner who is just starting out, you may be realizing that it’s a tough world out there. There is an endless list of things that could take your thriving new business and, in the blink of an eye, completely wipe it out of existence. Small business owners who have been around the block a few times also know that even with some experience under your belt, you are never immune from these dangers.
A college education does not come cheap. According to the College Board, the average public four-year college charges in-state students $9,410 in tuition and fees each year. Out-of-state students pay even more ($23,890), as do those who choose to attend private four-year colleges ($32,410). While most students receive some sort of financial aid, every dollar you save for your child’s future education expenses is a dollar (plus interest) less he or she won’t need to take out in subsidized or unsubsidized student loans.
Figuring out the best way to invest can be tricky. It’s a complicated world with many risks, but also great rewards. Being able to make educated choices is the key, and that’s why Index Fund Advisors (IFA) was created—to help everyday investors, as well as seasoned professionals, make the best investment decisions possible.
Many of us want to take part in that great American dream of home ownership, but we never take the first step toward purchasing a home. Maybe we are afraid our credit isn’t good enough, or perhaps the thought of coming up with a sizable down payment stops us in our tracks.
You’ve probably been shopping at Walmart for years, but maybe you’ve just realized that they have their own credit card. You may be wondering if you should apply for the Walmart credit card. We’ll tell you how to apply and everything else there is to know about the Walmart Mastercard.
Businesses no longer have to depend on HR and payroll staff to collect invoices, thanks to companies like InvoiceSherpa. For the past two years, InvoiceSherpa has been automating the payments process for companies, optimizing cash flow and allowing them to get paid faster and more efficiently.
InvoiceSherpa Founder, Shaun Clark, started the company after noticing that cash flow is often restricted by unnecessary customer debt and unpaid invoices, exposing the need for more efficient payouts. And the idea has quickly caught on. The company now manages over $1 billion in receivables each year, with its primary client base being small businesses.
