Articles by Lance Cothern

Lance is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the state of Virginia and he covers money management, budgeting, financial products, and more. He is also the founder of Money Manifesto, a personal finance blog, where he writes about his family's relationship with money. Education: B.B.A. in Accounting from James Madison University.

Bank of America Business Advantage Fundamentals Banking 2024 Review Our review of the Bank of America Business Advantage Fundamentals Accounts looks at the major fees, perks, and tools relevant to your business finances. Chase Business Complete Banking Account 2024 Review Photo of Lance Cothern Lance Cothern Chase Business Complete Banking Account 2024 Review As a business owner, it’s imperative to keep your business and personal finances... BlueVine Business Checking Account 2024 Review Photo of Lance Cothern Lance Cothern BlueVine Business Checking Account 2024 Review When your small business is starting to take off, a dedicated business checking... Facet Wealth Financial Advisor 2024 Review: Easy Access to Fee-Only CFPs Our review of Facet Wealth looks at the financial-advisory firm's fees, access to Certified Financial Planners, and their services. Business Prepaid Debit Cards: How They Work Learn how business prepaid debit cards can work to help you manage business finances and allow business owners to provide spending power to employees. How to Set Up Power of Attorney for Bank Accounts Photo of Lance Cothern Lance Cothern How to Set Up Power of Attorney for Bank Accounts Life doesn’t always go as expected. At some point in your life, you may become... Health Insurance Options for Retirees Under Age 65 Photo of Lance Cothern Lance Cothern Health Insurance Options for Retirees Under Age 65 Retiring before you turn 65 can be a great accomplishment. If you’ve retired early... Got a Raise? Why Your Paycheck May Be Less Than You Expected When you received a raise and realize that your paycheck didn't increase by much, learn how to find out why your gross pay was lower than expected. What to Know When Investing via Peer to Peer Lending Thinking about investing in loans through peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platforms? Find out everything you need to know before you include them in your portfolio. How to Use Schwab Index Funds to Build Simple, Diversified Investment Portfolios Photo of Lance Cothern Lance Cothern How to Use Schwab Index Funds to Build Simple, Diversified Investment Portfolios Building an investment portfolio may not be the easiest financial task. There...