About Eric J. Nisall

About Eric J. Nisall

Eric J. Nisall is an accountant and founder of Understand Finances. With a BS In Accounting from Florida Atlantic University & extensive history working in public accounting, he started AccountLancer, an accounting & tax service specializing in individual income taxes and small business accounting.

Eric has been writing about personal finance topics such as credit, income taxes, money management and more since 2009. He's also a small business and entrepreneurship expert with a business blog covering topics like business formation, self-employment taxes, small business payroll and more. His advice has been quoted on major publications & sites such as Readers Digest, Lifehacker, Forbes, Business Insider & more.

Identity Theft: What It Is, How To Protect Yourself & Report It

Updated on October 8, 2020 by Eric J. Nisall Filed Under: Product Reviews
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Identity theft can happen to anyone at any time. Learn what it is, how to protect yourself & report id theft should you become a victim.

1 Money Saving Tip That Actually Helps You Save Money

Updated on November 4, 2020 by Eric J. Nisall Filed Under: Money Management
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There are a lot of money saving tips all over the web. This one will actually help you actually save money, not just spend it on more “acceptable” things.

Unclaimed Property: How To Get Your Lost Money Back

Updated on September 30, 2020 by Eric J. Nisall Filed Under: Money Management
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Millions in unclaimed property is held in every state and that numbers grows daily. Find out if you have any unclaimed funds and how to get it back.

Amazon Prime: More Than Free 2-Day Shipping

Updated on September 27, 2020 by Eric J. Nisall Filed Under: Lifestyle
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Amazon Prime was once know solely for getting Amazon deliveries in 2 days. In the years since, Prime membership has grown to include many more products and services.

Use The CD Ladder To Grow Savings

Updated on September 23, 2020 by Eric J. Nisall Filed Under: Money Management
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Certificates of deposit provide a safe place for your money and a CD ladder can be part of a sound personal finance plan.