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Payroll Basics for Contractors
Pay contractors correctly
Paying contractors requires correct classification, collecting tax forms, and timely payments with records for year-end reporting.
- 1099
- classification
- invoices
- records
- compliance
Classify Correctly
Ensure workers meet contractor criteria; avoid misclassification.
Collect Forms
Gather W-9s and payment details securely.
Pay and Record
Pay agreed terms, track invoices, and prep 1099s.
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Budgeting for Beginners
A starter budget works by giving income a clear job before spending decisions get made on autopilot.
Comparison
Index Fund vs ETF
Both can track diversified baskets of assets, but ETFs trade throughout the day while index funds usually transact once after the market closes.
Examples
Budget Envelope Method
The envelope method allocates spending into separate category envelopes.
How it works
Mortgage Amortization
Understand why early mortgage payments are interest-heavy and how the principal share grows over time.