Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Lea Uradu, J.D., is a Maryland state registered tax preparer, state-certified notary public, ...

In a typical real estate transaction, there’s often a critical period between the closing and the official recording of documents—a period aptly known as the “gap.” This “gap” introduces a degree of ...

States across the country have taken measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including implementing closures of non-essential businesses. The increase of individuals working from home has prompted ...

The general ledger plays an important role in the accounting process. Most businesses use a two-entry financial accounting system where transactions are first recorded in a general journal and later ...