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Janet Berry-Johnson

Janet Berry-Johnson is a freelance writer with four years of experience covering accounting, income taxes, insurance, mortgages and personal finance topics. She’s a CPA and spent a decade working as an auditor and tax adviser before pursuing writing full time. She’s written for several outlets, including Forbes, Discover, FreshBooks and Wirecutter. Her blog, Life & Taxes, caters to small business owners interested in learning more about accounting and taxes.

Articles by Janet Berry-Johnson

The Pros and Cons of Raising the Minimum Wage

The minimum wage is the lowest amount an employer can pay their employee, as mandated by federal law. The current federal minimum wage is $7.25,... read more

2025 FHA Loan Limits in Virginia

If you want to buy a home in Virginia with a loan backed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), you need to know about the... read more

What is a Good Credit Score?

Key takeaways A good credit score ranges from 670 to 739 on the FICO scale and 661 to 780 on the VantageScore model. Maintaining good... read more

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