Author: 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 is a personal finance expert covering topics such as credit cards and debt, individual income taxes, money management and more since 2009. He has also been writing about small business & entrepreneurship topics like self-employment taxes, running payroll, business formation and more at Eric Nisall dot com. His advice has been quoted on major publications & sites such as Readers Digest, Lifehacker, Forbes, Business Insider & more.
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  • Financial advice literally comes at you from every direction at all times. How are you supposed to sort through it all? This guide will help you!

  • The term “emergency fund” makes some people roll their eyes. When a big financial bill or emergency comes up you’ll be glad you have one!

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