Amy Fontinelle

Amy Fontinelle

Amy Fontinelle is a writer, editor, and personal finance expert.

Her articles have appeared at Investopedia, Bankrate, MassMutual.com, The Simple Dollar, Interest.com, Yahoo, Forbes.com, SFGate.com, Bankaholic, Mortgage-Calc.com, Saving Advice and other sites.

Amy’s clients include personal finance websites, financial institutions, public policy organizations, academic journals, and professional economists.

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Small Business Funding – Debt Financing vs Equity Financing

by Rebecca Hosley on March 22, 2020
Small Business Funding – Debt Financing vs Equity Financing
Everything You Need to Know About Small Business Funding in 2019 Deciding to start your own business is a huge… Read more

9 Ideas on How to Build Business Credit Fast

by Taylor Gordon on March 19, 2020
9 Ideas on How to Build Business Credit Fast
If you want to learn how to build business credit to access better financing options, this is the article for… Read more

How to Calculate ROI – Making Your Small Business Loan Count

by Dustin Clendenen on March 19, 2020
How to Calculate ROI – Making Your Small Business Loan Count
Here's a controversial thought: Not all debt is bad debt. Since not all of us are independently wealthy or particularly… Read more

EMV Compliance: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly

by Amy Fontinelle on March 18, 2020
EMV Compliance: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
As a savvy business owner that accepts credit and debit cards, you should already know the dangers of failing to… Read more

Debt Service Coverage Ratio Explained in Acute Detail

by Amy Fontinelle on March 18, 2020
Debt Service Coverage Ratio Explained in Acute Detail
Sara owns a thriving restaurant, and she thinks the time is right to expand. Specifically, she wants to expand the… Read more

Small Business Loans for Women – Compare 38 Options in One Place

by Rebecca Hosley on March 18, 2020
Small Business Loans for Women – Compare 38 Options in One Place
When it comes to small business loans for women, knowledge is power. Women are not new to entrepreneurship, but they… Read more

Minority Business Loans – Discover Opportunities Here

by Taylor Gordon on March 18, 2020
Minority Business Loans – Discover Opportunities Here
You may be searching for minority business loans because you have an idea for a great new business. Or perhaps… Read more

Small Business Loans for Veterans – A Definitive Guide to VA Business Loans

by Eric Goldschein on March 16, 2020
Small Business Loans for Veterans – A Definitive Guide to VA Business Loans
Small business loans for veterans are available through various channels and are also often supplemented with business development tools. Business… Read more

Microloans: What They Are & How To Take Advantage

by Eric Goldschein on March 16, 2020
Microloans: What They Are & How To Take Advantage
Microloans refer to a category of financing where you can qualify for short-term working capital (or even start-up capital) with… Read more

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