Nancy Ashburn

Nancy Ashburn

Nancy Ashburn is Financial Writer/Fact Checker at Encyclopædia Britannica.

As a 30+ year member of the AICPA, Nancy has experienced all facets of finance, including tax, auditing, payroll, plan benefits, and small business accounting. Her résumé includes years at KPMG International and McDonald’s Corporation. She now runs her own accounting business, serving several small clients in industries ranging from law and education to the arts. She also works as Director of Finance and Administration for John J. Lothian & Company, an online media and financial services firm.

Retirement

What is a beneficiary? Where do I need to designate one?

The short answer: Insurance policies, investment accounts, annuities, and trusts.
Household Finance

Give till it hurts: A list of the taxes we pay

A little here, a little there, and it really adds up.
Investing

Business structure basics: Corporation, partnership, sole proprietor, LLC

It’s about control, flexibility, liability, and taxes.
Household Finance

Alternative minimum tax: Is it only for the wealthy?

A high income may require alternative tax calculations.