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.

Wells Fargo Initiate Business Checking Account 2025 Review Our Wells Fargo Initiate Business Checking Account review looks at the fees and features that are more relevant to your business needs. Bank of America Business Advantage Fundamentals Banking 2025 Review Photo of Lance Cothern Lance Cothern Bank of America Business Advantage Fundamentals Banking 2025 Review As a business owner, it’s essential to keep your business and personal finances... Chase Business Complete Banking Account 2025 Review Photo of Lance Cothern Lance Cothern Chase Business Complete Banking Account 2025 Review As a business owner, it’s imperative to keep your business and personal finances... BlueVine Business Checking Account 2025 Review Our review of the BlueVine Business Checking account looks at the account fees and features that can help small business owners manage their business finances. Facet Wealth Financial Advisor 2025 Review Our review of Facet Wealth looks at the financial-advisory firm's fees, access to Certified Financial Planners, and their services. Can You Use a Personal Checking Account for Your Business? Photo of Lance Cothern Lance Cothern Can You Use a Personal Checking Account for Your Business? Yes. Technically, you could use a personal checking account for your business. It... 10 Things to Consider Before Retiring in a Different Country Photo of Lance Cothern Lance Cothern 10 Things to Consider Before Retiring in a Different Country Retiring is an adventure. It’s an even bigger journey if you’re considering... The Best Personal Loans in Idaho for 2024 See the local Idaho lenders that offer the best personal loans to prospective borrowers based on interest rates, fees, borrowing amounts, and repayment terms. What Are the FICA Taxes on Every Payroll Check? Learn about the FICA taxes that you pay with every paycheck (seen in your pay stubs) and the percent taken from your income for Social Security, Medicare, etc. Should I Give a Business Debit Card to an Employee? Photo of Lance Cothern Lance Cothern Should I Give a Business Debit Card to an Employee? Running a small business is a challenging but rewarding endeavor. Every day...