Tim Stobierski
Contributor Finance Writer
Tim Stobierski is a writer and content strategist focused on the world of finance, investing, software, and other complicated topics. His friends know him as a bit of a nerd. On the side, he writes poetry; his first book of poems, Dancehall, was published by Antrim House Books in July 2023.
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BA in English, University of Connecticut (Class of 2011)
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Finance, investing, insurance, SaaS
Articles by Tim Stobierski
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How to calculate cost of goods sold (COGS)
Cost of goods sold (COGS) is the total direct cost of producing or purchasing the goods you sell during an accounting period.
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Selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A)
Selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) are the overhead costs of running a business that are not directly tied to producing goods or services.
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Non-operating expenses: Meaning, examples, and accounting
Non-operating expenses are any costs that aren't tied to your company's core operations, such as interest, asset write-downs, and legal settlements.
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Top 6 Mesh Payments alternatives for 2026
If you're looking for a Mesh Payments alternative, we've compiled a list of the top 6 spend management platforms that outperform it in key categories.
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Top 8 Coupa competitors and alternatives for 2026
If you’re looking for a spend management platform for your business, learn more about the best Coupa competitors and alternatives based on feature sets, pricing, and more.
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Standard mileage vs. actual expenses: Guide to mileage deduction methods
Compare standard mileage vs. actual expenses. Learn how each tax deduction works, see examples, and see which method gives you the bigger write-off.