Founder Financial Literacy

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Paying Yourself a W-2 Salary and Getting Health Insurance at a Solo Delaware C-Corp

You cannot take a draw from a C-corp. Here is what a founder W-2 salary actually costs in 2026, which state you register payroll in, and the three ways the company can pay for your health insurance.

Founder Financial Literacy · July 14, 2026

How to Pay Yourself as a Startup Founder (Without Wrecking Your Cap Table)

Salary, distributions, or both? Here's how first-time founders should think about paying themselves, with the tax traps and investor optics that matter.

Founder Financial Literacy · April 24, 2026

409A Valuations for Startups: What Founders Actually Need to Know

A 409A valuation sets your common stock strike price and keeps your option grants tax-safe. Here's when you need one, what it costs, and how to not mess it up.

Founder Financial Literacy · April 23, 2026

Delaware Franchise Tax: What Every C-Corp Startup Founder Needs to Know

Delaware franchise tax surprises most first-time founders with a huge bill. Here's how to calculate it right and save thousands before March 1.

Founder Financial Literacy · April 23, 2026

How to Read a Balance Sheet: A Founder's Guide

Balance sheets don't have to be confusing. A plain-English guide for startup founders covering assets, liabilities, equity, and what to watch for.

Founder Financial Literacy · April 17, 2026

How to Build a Startup Budget in 2026

A practical guide to creating your first startup budget. Step-by-step process for founders, with real numbers and common mistakes to avoid.

Founder Financial Literacy · April 8, 2026

US Startup Accounting Guide for International Founders

A guide for non-US founders running a Delaware C-Corp. Learn US tax requirements, compliance deadlines, and how to manage accounting from abroad.

Founder Financial Literacy · March 30, 2026

How to Read a Profit and Loss Statement (A Founder's Guide)

A startup founder's guide to reading a P&L statement. Learn what each line means, what to look for, and how to use it.

Founder Financial Literacy · March 26, 2026

Accrual vs. Cash Basis Accounting: Which Should Your Startup Use?

Understand accrual vs cash basis accounting for your startup. Learn which method to use at each stage, when to switch, and how it affects taxes and fundraising.

Founder Financial Literacy · March 23, 2026

When Does Your Startup Need a Fractional CFO?

Learn when your startup needs a fractional CFO, what they do vs. bookkeepers, how much they cost, and the signs it's time to hire one.

Founder Financial Literacy · March 19, 2026

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