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!
Burn rate means how fast a company, usually a new startup, spends the money it has to pay for things and grow bigger. It’s a number that tells you dollars per month. If your burn rate is $50,000, that means your company is spending $50,000 each month. Knowing the burn rate is super important for…
The Bundesbank is the central bank of Germany. It was started in 1957. The job of the Bundesbank is to keep the value of money stable in Germany. This means it works to make sure prices don’t go up or down too fast. The Bundesbank is also part of something called the European Monetary Union…
BaFin is short for “Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht”. It is the main group that watches over money stuff in Germany. Banks, insurance companies, pension funds and other places that handle money have to follow BaFin’s rules. What Does BaFin Do? BaFin’s job is to make sure the money places in Germany are being careful with people’s…
Bunds are a type of government bond from Germany. The word “Bund” is short for “Bundesanleihen” which means “federal bonds” in German. Key facts about Bunds How Bunds are issued The German government issues new Bunds in two main ways: Through a group of banks The government picks a group of big banks to form…
Bullish is a word used to talk about when people think prices of things will go up. When someone is bullish, they think prices will get higher. This could be the price of stocks, houses, gold, or anything else that people buy and sell. Bullish markets A bullish market is when most people think prices…
A bull note is a type of investment. It is called a “structured note”. The goal of a bull note is to make money for the investor. This happens if something goes up in value over time. Bull notes are based on an asset or market. An asset is something that has value. For example,…
A bull market is a time when stock prices keep going up for months or years. People feel good about the economy during a bull market. They have jobs and make money. Companies also make a lot of money. This makes people want to buy stocks. More people buying stocks pushes prices up even more….
Bulk risk occurs when a bank or other financial institution has too many eggs in one basket. It has given out too much money to one person or company. If that borrower has trouble paying the money back, it could spell big trouble for the bank. Banks have special rules they need to follow so…
A bulge bracket is a fancy name for the biggest and most important investment banks and securities firms in the world. These companies handle tons of money every day. They work on the largest deals you can imagine for businesses and governments. The Heavy Hitters Only a few firms are considered part of the bulge…
A building society is a type of bank in the United Kingdom. But it is not exactly the same as other banks. Building societies focus mostly on savings accounts for regular people. They also give out mortgages, which are loans to buy homes. In the past, building societies were set up to help people save…
