Get smart about money! This part of our site is all about the stuff they teach in business school. We’ll walk you through the ins and outs of cash, banks, stocks, and big money numbers. It’s not as hard as it sounds—we make it so easy that even a kid could understand.
We’ve got many articles on running a company, tracking where your money goes, and how the money world works. Our guides will give you the lowdown on accounting, which is just a fancy word for keeping track of your dollars. We’ll also dive into economics—the big picture of how money moves around town and worldwide.
Don’t worry about getting lost in the jargon.
We’ll break it down into plain English, a cinch to read. No need to be a math whiz either. You’re all set if you can count to ten and know your pluses from your minuses. We’ll avoid the head-scratching theories and stick to the essential bits.
So, this is the spot for you whether you’re keen to start your own biz, get a handle on your piggy bank, or just want to sound smart at parties. We’ve got your back with the inside scoop on all things money. Let’s get cracking!
A debt-equity swap happens when a company that owes money makes a deal with the people it owes. Instead of paying back the money, the company gives them part ownership of the business. This helps companies that have trouble paying their debts keep running their business. How Debt-Equity Swaps Work Companies need money to run…
A debt crisis happens when a country runs into big money problems and can’t pay back the money it borrowed. Think of it like this – countries need to borrow money to run things like schools, roads, and hospitals. They borrow this money from other countries, banks, and people who buy special papers called bonds….
Money leaves your pocket when you make a debit spread trade. This simple fact gives the strategy its name. Picture paying $300 for something worth $500 – that’s how a debit spread works in options trading. The Basics of Debit Spreads Options traders use debit spreads when they think a stock price will go up…
Money flows in and out of a business like water. When we track these flows in accounting, we call them debits and credits. A debit changes how much money or value a business has. How Debits Work Think of a debit as writing down a number on the left side of your accounting books. When…
A debenture helps companies get money from people who want to invest. People who buy debentures lend their money to companies and get paid back with interest. Main Types of Debentures Companies in different countries use debentures in different ways. The United States and the United Kingdom have their own special rules about debentures. United…
A dealer market ECN helps people buy and sell things like stocks and bonds through computers. The special thing about this type of ECN is that one big company acts as the main trader. This company makes all the prices and handles all the trades. How it Works Picture a big trading room where everyone…
Like any major African capital, Nairobi has safety challenges, but plenty of tourists visit successfully each year. Most areas popular with tourists remain relatively secure when taking basic precautions. Crime rates vary significantly between neighborhoods. Safe Areas for Tourists The central business district is busy and well-patrolled during the day. Upscale areas like Westlands, Karen,…
A dealer market needs only dealers to work. These dealers buy and sell things using their own money. Think of it like a special club where only certain people can trade. Regular brokers who help other people buy and sell can’t join in. Dealers Use Their Own Money Dealers don’t help other people trade as…
Money moves around between banks and companies all day long. Daylight risk happens when one group sends money or things like stocks but doesn’t get what they should get back right away on the same day. Picture two friends trying to trade baseball cards – if one friend hands over their cards but doesn’t get…
A dead-hand clause makes it more difficult for companies to be bought by other companies, even when most shareholders want the sale to happen. Only the current board members can remove this rule, which this article explains in simple terms. How Dead Hand Clauses Protect Companies Dead-hand clauses prevent hostile takeovers. A hostile takeover occurs…
