Reena Thomas
Finance Writer and Editor
Reena Thomas, Ph.D., is a freelance finance writer and editor. With over a decade of experience in publishing, she's edited content across personal finance, healthcare, and education. Previously, she worked for Bankrate, CreditCards.com, NurseJournal, Voyager Expanded Learning, and Rockefeller University Press. She also taught as a tenure-track college English instructor after receiving her doctorate.
Education
Reena holds a Ph.D. in English Literature from the University of Arizona. She received her Master's in English Literature from the University of Dallas, and her Bachelor's in English Literature from Cornell University.
Articles by Reena Thomas
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What are general and administrative (G&A) expenses?
G&A expenses are the indirect, day-to-day costs of running a business, from executive and admin salaries to office rent, insurance, and software subscriptions.
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What is a wire transfer and how does it work?
A wire transfer is an electronic bank-to-bank payment that moves funds directly between financial institutions, settling quickly for large or urgent payments.
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How to track business expenses: A step-by-step guide
Tracking business expenses involves recording, categorizing, and reconciling company spending to support budgeting, deductions, reporting, and compliance.
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Standard mileage vs. actual expenses explained
Standard mileage and actual expenses are IRS methods for deducting qualified business vehicle use, based on a per-mile rate or documented operating costs.
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Chase 5/24 rule explained: How it works and how to check
The Chase 5/24 rule means Chase generally denies applicants who've opened five or more personal credit cards from any issuer within the past 24 months.
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Catalog management in procurement: A complete guide
Catalog management in procurement organizes approved products, services, suppliers, and negotiated pricing so employees buy compliantly and at contract rates.