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Janet Berry-Johnson

Janet Berry-johnson

CPA, CFEI

Janet Berry-Johnson is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI) with nearly 20 years of experience in tax, accounting, and personal finance. She has prepared and reviewed federal and state tax returns for individuals and businesses and now writes extensively on tax relief, credits, deductions, and everyday money decisions for leading financial publications.

Posts by Janet Berry-johnson

Achieve Personal Loans Review

Achieve is a direct online lender that has helped borrowers manage and consolidate debt with personal loans since 2002. It stands out for its unique rate discount system, which offers three ways to lower your annual percentage rate (APR). The main drawback is a mandatory origination fee of up to 9.99%, which may offset some or all of the interest savings.
Read ReviewJun 22, 2026
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TaxRise Review

TaxRise helps individuals and small business owners resolve federal and state tax debt by charging a percentage of the total amount owed. As such, it’s best suited for taxpayers with low to moderate tax debt who need professional help navigating the resolution process.
Read ReviewMar 31, 2026
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