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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

How To Lock Your Social Security Number and Prevent Identity Theft

Key takeaways Locking your Social Security number is free and can prevent identity theft. Additional steps include shredding documents, monitoring your credit and using multi-factor... read more

2025 Alabama First-Time Homebuyer Programs and Loans

Buying a home is never cheap, but it’s one of the surest routes to building wealth. In Alabama, many first-time buyers face financial hurdles, particularly... read more

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