A Beginner’s Guide to the Bloomberg Terminal
If you currently work in the financial industry, or have an ambition, chances…
Structural vs Cyclical Unemployment: What’s the Difference?
Structural and Cyclical Unemployment: An Overview Unemployment is the result of workers losing their jobs, which can lead to cyclical increases in unemployment due to economic downturns, but can lead to structural…
Optimal use of financial leverage in the company’s capital structure
A company needs financial capital to run its business. For most companies, financial capital is raised by issuing debt securities and selling common stock. The amount of debt and equity that makes up a company's capital…
Uber’s story
Uber Technologies Inc. (UBER)'s explosive growth and ongoing controversy have made it one of the most fascinating companies of the past decade. Founded in 2009, the global ride-sharing app disrupted modern…
Capital gains tax on home sales
2022 long-term return on capital application status 0% tax rate 15% tax rate…
How SBA Loans Can Help Your Small Business
Whether you're looking for financial help for your small business in…
The most common housing mistakes
Buying a home is a very emotional process. If you allow these emotions to play out, you could fall prey to several common home buyer mistakes. Because homeownership has far-reaching effects, it's important to control…
Review of the 2007-2008 Financial Crisis
The 2007-2008 financial crisis has been brewing for years. By the summer of 2007, financial markets around the world were showing signs that the years-long craze for cheap credit was overdue. Two Bear Stearns hedge funds…
How are Social Security spousal benefits calculated?
If you qualify for Social Security spousal benefits, how much you will receive depends on many factors, including your age, the amount of your spouse's benefit, and whether you have other retirement benefits available…
10 Ways to Reduce Your 401(k) Tax
If you have a traditional 401(k), you must pay tax when you make a 401(k)…
What the Dow means and how it’s calculated
Investors may own a handful of stocks in their portfolio where they track the…