Chris Holmes
Finance Writer and Editor
Chris Holmes is a Contributing Finance Writer and Editor at Ramp. Prior to Ramp, he served as managing editor at WhistleOut, where he and his team covered the world of cell phones and internet. He’s also a contributor to the consumer technology website Digital Trends. He holds a B.A. in English from Rollins College and an M.A. in Communications from Johns Hopkins University.
Education
BA, in English from Rollins College, MA in Communication from Johns Hopkins University
Expertise
Financial and Consumer technology, Telecommunications, Editorial Strategy
Articles by Chris Holmes
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Travel expense reimbursement: A guide for employers
Travel expense reimbursement is how employers pay employees back for business travel costs like airfare, lodging, and meals under IRS accountable-plan rules.
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What is an expense check and how to use them
An expense check is a non-taxable reimbursement for out-of-pocket business costs. Employees submit receipts for manager approval before reimbursement is issued.
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How to budget for fixed and variable expenses
Budgeting for fixed and variable expenses means planning predictable costs first, then setting flexible limits for spending that changes with usage or sales.