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7 Personal Credit Mistakes Business Owners Make in Their First Year
The first year of business ownership is when most personal credit damage gets done. Owners trying to launch, running short on capital, and lacking established business credit reach for the tools at hand — personal credit cards, personal loans, personal…
5 Retirement Plan Options for Self-Employed Business Owners: A Cheat Sheet
Choosing the right retirement plan structure can mean the difference between saving $7,000 annually in a Roth IRA and sheltering $80,000+ in a Solo 401(k) or SEP IRA. For high-income business owners, the choice has major long-term consequences — and many…
4 Ways an SBA Loan Shows Up on Your Personal Credit (and What to Do About It)
Most SBA loans require a personal guarantee from the business owner — typically anyone with 20% or more ownership. The guarantee creates connection between your business SBA loan and your personal credit report in ways that many owners don't fully understand…