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James Anthony

James Anthony

A senior FinancesOnline writer on SaaS and B2B topics, James Anthony passion is keeping abreast of the industry’s cutting-edge practices (other than writing personal blog posts on why Firefly needs to be renewed). He has written extensively on these two subjects, being a firm believer in SaaS to PaaS migration and how this inevitable transition would impact economies of scale. With reviews and analyses spanning a breadth of topics from software to learning models, James is one of FinancesOnline’s most creative resources on and off the office.

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6 Hidden ERP Accounting Software Licensing Costs

6 Hidden ERP Accounting Software Licensing Costs

Today’s small and medium businesses have a wide selection of high-powered enterprise resource planning solutions (ERP) that allow them to manage data across financials, manufacturing, inventory, shipping, and other aspects of the business.  Some vendors offer self-hosted solutions while others provide a cloud-based model. Whichever platform suits your situation, most likely, the price you’re seeing […]
Best Travelocity Promo Codes And Coupons

Best Travelocity Promo Codes And Coupons

Travelocity is committed to the motto “Fun is good!” It is the only online travel company that takes care of business before, during and after the trip. It guarantees not just the price, but the entire travel experience.

Payday Loans UK No Credit Check Online Approval: Benefits & Regulations

Time and again we hear debt trap stories about payday loans UK no credit check online approval. Are they merited or a case of misinformation? Julie asks: “For someone with no access to bank loans, I welcome private lenders who offer quick loans even for people with poor credit. However, I also read about too […]
‘The Hobbit’ & Secrets of Smaug the Dragon: Is Benedict Cumberbatch the Most Wicked Character in the Upcoming Film?

‘The Hobbit’ & Secrets of Smaug the Dragon: Is Benedict Cumberbatch the Most Wicked Character in the Upcoming Film?

Come December 13 all Middle Earth is set for a fiery encounter, or at least 13 dwarves, a hobbit and a wizard are. Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug introduces us to the most impressive depiction by far of Smaug since J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit was first published in the late thirties. The […]

How to Stop Losing Things: With our Tips to Save Time Lost Car Keys Won’t be a Problem

Are you a chronic key-loser? Do you always seem to be misplacing your child’s homework folder that she needs to take to school in the morning? Consistently losing things can take a lot of time out of your day that you can’t afford to spare. Have you ever arrived late to a meeting because you […]

Time Management Skills: How To Organize Your Life

How many to-do lists have you started, only to see them grow infinitely long and end up in the dust-bin? Projects to build, assignments to finish, letters to write, friends to call, bills to pay, diapers to buy, and before you know it, you don’t know if you’ll ever finish anything! When your to-do list […]
Most Expensive Musical Instruments in 2024: Eric Clapton’s Guitar, Violin or a Steinway Piano?

Most Expensive Musical Instruments in 2024: Eric Clapton’s Guitar, Violin or a Steinway Piano?

Making music is one of humanity’s most primal urges, as testified by thousands of year old flutes from the stone age. While we haven’t stopped making music, we have progressed beyond knocking rocks together and blowing through a hole in a stick. In fact, we now make instruments so large, so specialized, so artistic, that […]

Overcoming Procrastination: You Can Do It With These 6 Simple Tips

Are you having a problem finishing a task like cleaning your room for example? You’re probably in the habit of procrastinating. There’s a way to break this habit and we’ll show it to you in a while. It turns out ignoring the problem won’t let it go away, and before you know it, you now […]
Top 10 Most Expensive Shoe Brands of 2024: From Gucci to Stuart Weitzman

Top 10 Most Expensive Shoe Brands of 2024: From Gucci to Stuart Weitzman

The most expensive shoe brands of CURRENT_YEAR is a tricky list. Although hands down these are the royalty in shoes, unsurprisingly many of which are from the leading luxury brands in the world,  the list can be arbitrary given that each year, a fashion house will release a pricey pair that tries to outdo the […]

Investing Money: Can You Buy Insrurance To Protect Your Investment?

On the window of your bank, there is almost surely a sign saying that it is “FDIC Insured”. This means that no matter how terrible investments your banks makes you won’t lose your money as long as you’re under the limit–now, $250,000. Of course, there are other concerns about saving your money in the bank. […]

Retirement Planning: 6 Retirement Account Types For Your Pension Plan

We’ve all seen the dire predictions about the future of programs like Social Security and Medicare–there will be a lot more dollars going out than coming in, and more retirees than workers, according to some estimates. This means that those of us far from retirement age might need to start expecting a much lower level […]

Make Money Online With These 5 Simple Selling On Ebay Tricks

Selling on eBay can spruce up your monthly budget and could perhaps even pay for your utilities or rent. Some serious individual eBay sellers even make a living out of it as a full-time business or career, but these are seasoned marketers who have been on eBay for a long time. You’d be shocked with […]

Career Advice: Making A Good Impression On Your First Day At Work

It’s your first day at a new job. You spend twice as long as usual getting ready in the morning, making sure that you look perfect and that you don’t forget anything. You’ve driven the route to work several times before so as not to get lost, and the trip goes smoothly. Still, when you […]

Saving Money on Car Insurace: 4 Things You Should Know

Driving without car insurance can be dangerously expensive in the long run if you get into an accident, plus it’s illegal in most states. You need to be covered, there’s no way around it, but there are ways that you can save money in the process that you may not have thought of before. If […]

Credit Card Debt or Mortgage Payments: Which One Should You Cover First When You Have Extra Income?

Interest rates, though ticking up a bit recently, have been stuck at exceptionally low levels for years. Some of the key indicators are close to or even below zero, after accounting for inflation. While savings accounts never pay very much, the zero that you’re currently earning quite possibly has you looking at alternative places to […]

Saving, Spending, and Credit: Teaching Your Kids About Money

Everyone knows that kids are expensive, and you expect that they’ll be so when you assume the role of parenthood. While there are certainly some expenses that you just won’t be able to avoid throughout parenthood, there is some financial payoff to teaching your children about dealing with finances themselves. Starting to teach your kids […]

Renters Insurance: Does It Protect You From Theft or Accidents? Find Out What It Covers!

In an era of natural disasters and valuable electronics, its more important than ever to have renters insurance to protect your things. What if someone breaks into your apartment and steals your $1000 computer? What if your careless landlord fails to fix a pipe before it breaks and destroys your entire closet? Are you covered? […]

Landlord Security Deposit: How To Make Sure You Get Your Money Back

Some of my friends recently moved out of their apartment and were shocked when a month later their landlord refused to give them any of their $2000 security deposit back. True, they had lived in the apartment for several years, but according to them it was only “a little bit messy” when they left. Have […]
Garage Sale Tips: 9 Ways to Make More Money

Garage Sale Tips: 9 Ways to Make More Money

Late July and early August is one of the most popular times for people to move out of rented houses and apartments and into new ones. Whether you’re a recent college graduate moving to a new city to start your new life, or like me who recently moved a family of four across the country […]

Get Fit Fast and Save Money With These 3 Easy Ways

Are you worried about being overweight for health reasons? That’s a positive step forward for you to start getting in shape. Add to it the financial reasons. Do you know that being overweight (and obese) can also cost money? If you think that to get fit fast is a luxury you can’t afford, then you […]
The Best Major League Baseball Players of 2013: Which MLB Superstars Will Race for the World Series Top Honors?

The Best Major League Baseball Players of 2013: Which MLB Superstars Will Race for the World Series Top Honors?

Awards are the ultimate validation of player’s sterling season and 2013 has a bumper crop of top performers poised to grab the major league baseball awards. With the postseason winding down as the two major leagues’ respective championship series hits the midway mark, we’re in the business end of things. This infographic is all about […]
A Guide to Debit, Credit and Prepaid Cards – Which Are The Safest?

A Guide to Debit, Credit and Prepaid Cards – Which Are The Safest?

Today the average American has an average of three credit cards, a couple of debit cards, and some prepaid cards in their wallet. If you’re one of these people you may be looking for some guidance as to which methods of payment to use on any given occasion to balance your spending and finances. One […]
Beer vs. Wine: Surprising Booze Facts, Popular Brands & Big Festivals – The Great Drink Debate Rages On

Beer vs. Wine: Surprising Booze Facts, Popular Brands & Big Festivals – The Great Drink Debate Rages On

It’s an age-old debate, probably as old as the most antiquated oak barrels and brew pots. Behind the waggish claims from both beer and wine camps, sober or otherwise, lies a serious battle to wrestle market shares in developed and emerging market trends and across generations. If we go by votes, the people who altogether consumed 189 […]

Improve Your Saving, Earning and Spending IQ With These Money Intelligence Boosters

Money is a must-have for all seasons. Be it winter, spring, summer or fall, we all have spending necessities to take care of, at the same time, the pursuit to earn and save continue. This means that improving one’s money or financial intelligence should be a lifetime devotion. Here are useful mind -boosting articles to […]

Income Inequality Guide: Resources That Will Help You Understand The Problem

Income Inequality in the US, persisting for decades now and reaching a shameful gap in favor of the rich, has evolved into a serious threat to the American Dream. The Obama administration has already acknowledged that the widening income inequality between the wealthiest and the bottom income earners is one of the biggest challenges the […]
How Saving Money Can Save Your Health

How Saving Money Can Save Your Health

Why save money? Life savings keeps your head above water during choppy times and through the unchartered waters of retirement. Moreover, life savings doesn’t just literally save life; it’s your safety net to keep you and your family healthy through thick and thin. If you’re among the more than 80% of Americans without a life […]
Net Worth of Celebrities: Secret Tricks That LeBron and Other Stars Use To Save Money

Net Worth of Celebrities: Secret Tricks That LeBron and Other Stars Use To Save Money

Big income means big taxes. But not for some celebrities with huge net worth. Many of them know secret trick how to wiggle out of IRS’ tentacles to save money. And when you’re earning by the millions, your tax savings can also mean millions. The infographic below features some of the celebrities who were able […]

The Forbes List of Billionaires is Lacking Women

The Forbes list of richest people is something that we wait for with anticipation every year. Of course we have to see if Bill Gates is still at the top of the list or if he’s been passed up again by Carlos Slim Helu. We have to compare how Warren Buffet is fairing next to Amancio […]

Loan Interests and Penalties: Understanding Your Debt Payments

Despite basic knowledge on interest payments on loans and debts, many individuals still wail over the so-called “evils” of interest payments whenever a billing statement for a loan takeout arrives and they see the outstanding balance and periodic payment required. How can one lessen interest rate payments on badly needed loans? Are there ways to […]

6 Major Costs of a Virus Attack on Your Computer in 2024

Imagine getting a computer virus attack while you’re working on a tight deadline. Your laptop screen goes black right before your eyes. In a split second, everything you have worked on for the last two weeks is all gone. A virus attack on a personal computer is a nightmare for anyone, from the CEO with […]

School supply shopping: 8 ways to stay on a budget

Back-to-school time is both exciting and stressful. Whether this is your first year sending your little one off on the big yellow bus, or you’re a seasoned shopper sending your teenager off for the last time, everyone is excited for the kids to be starting a fresh year with shiny new things. Unfortunately, these things […]

10 Most Expensive Newborn Items Fit For A Royal Baby in 2024

Parents will surely want to give only the best for their newborn child. Ensuring comfort and desiring joy for the tiniest and daintiest in the family are just natural inclinations borne from parental instinct. For those who can afford it, the sky’s the limit for newborns. Hundred-thread count baby linens, designer feeding bottles or diamond-studded […]

Cheap US Road Trips: Gearing Up For Budget Vacations

Road trip is a classic American preoccupation. More so today, when tight money matters make it impractical for average earners to embark on a dream foreign destination. Road trips are not only fun and exciting, they can compare with top global tourist destinations at a fraction of the cost. Adventurous ones tend to embark on […]
Binary Options: The Way to Play

Binary Options: The Way to Play

As discussed in “Binary Options: An All or Nothing Gamble?” binary options are a way of trading options for securities, commodities, and foreign exchange based on correctly predicting their future value against the current price. A “call” (buy) option assumes the price will rise. A “put“(sell) option is based on predictions that the price will […]
PlayStation 4 vs. Xbox One: Which Game Console Should You Buy?

PlayStation 4 vs. Xbox One: Which Game Console Should You Buy?

The upcoming releases of the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One have Sony and Microsoft fanatics alike anxiously awaiting the 2013 holiday shopping season. While some of us already know which new console we will be committing to, others are busily comparing the tech specs and E3 footage to make the best choice. If you’re […]
Income Inequality Across Nations: Why You Should Care

Income Inequality Across Nations: Why You Should Care

Income inequality on a global scale is surging, and while the eye of the storm is focused on the United States because of the alarming gap and trend among the rich and the poor and it’s ironic impact on the so-called American Dream, many countries around the world are exhibiting wide income distribution gaps at […]
The Man of Steel: Financial Success of Superman

The Man of Steel: Financial Success of Superman

Since swooping into the comic book industry and taking America by storm in the 1930s, Superman was able to nurture trust of comic lovers and has been both a superhero in action and a super source of revenue. With his extra-human superpowers, Superman has succeeded in not only coming back from the dead and fighting all villains […]

How to Build and Grow Your Life Savings

Laying the Foundation for a Well-Managed Life Savings Fund This article is Part 2 of 5 of Your Total Guide to Managing Life Savings: Exposing The Best-Kept Secrets   Building a life savings need not be the turf of the rich. Everyone, regardless of income status and personal economics can build a lifesavings based on […]

Life Savings 101: Taking Control of Your Money, Your Life

How to Plan, Prepare and Choose the Best Way To Grow Your Life Savings This article is Part 1 of 5 of Your Total Guide to Managing Life Savings: Exposing The Best-Kept Secrets   Making and managing your own money do not only give you sense of security, it is also a source of pride […]

I Need A Loan Now

You need to pay your cellphone bill but you’re $75 short and won’t be paid for two weeks. An unexpected expense came up—your daughter needs a new uniform for the soccer team—and you can’t stretch last week’s paycheck to cover the expense. “I need alone now and I don’t know where to turn!” We’ve all […]