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!
Asset inflation is when the prices of things like stocks, bonds, real estate and other investments go up a bunch. It’s different from regular inflation, which is when the prices of everyday things like food and gas increase. Asset inflation specifically looks at the rising prices of investment assets. Why does asset inflation happen? A…
Asset deflation is when the prices of things like stocks, real estate, and other investments go down. It’s the opposite of inflation, which is when prices go up. Asset deflation can happen for a bunch of different reasons, but it usually means the economy isn’t doing so hot. The Nitty Gritty of How Asset Prices…
Asset impairment is when something you own goes down in value. This could be because it got damaged, it’s getting too old, or someone who owes you money can’t pay you back. When this happens, you might have to write down how much that thing is worth in your financial statements. That’s asset impairment in…
Asset coverage measures how well a company can use its assets to pay off specific debts or financial promises. You know how sometimes you borrow money from a friend and promise to repay them? And to make them feel better, you say, “Hey, if I can’t pay you back with cash, you can have my…
An asset-based loan is a special kind of loan. A bank or other money lender gives this loan to a business. The business uses the loan money to buy necessary stuff it needs, like: The critical point is the stuff can’t be property or buildings. It has to be movable things. How Asset Loans Work…
Aspirational brands are particular kinds of companies that many people look up to and want to be a part of. They’re not your typical, boring brands – they have magic that makes folks sit up and notice. When considering aspirational brands, you might picture fancy sports cars, designer clothes, or the latest high-tech gadgets. But…
Buying a house is a big deal. Huge! Most folks only do it a couple of times in their whole life. You don’t want to mess it up by offering too little and losing the house. But you also don’t wanna pay more than you gotta, right? So how do you figure out that magic…
An asking price tells you how much money someone wants when they sell something. It could be for a house, a car, a toy, or anything else somebody owns. The asking price is the first price. But it is not always the final price. Asking for a price gets used a lot in real estate….
Okay, let’s break it down simply. An asset-at-expiry binary barrier option is a special kind of deal. It’s not like your everyday option, though. It’s got a twist. When you buy one of these puppies, you’re betting on whether something called the “underlying market reference” will hit a specific price. That price is the “barrier”….
An assembly line is a way to make things where each worker does one small job. Then, the product moves to the next person. This keeps going until the item is finished. Think of a car factory where one person fits the wheels; another adds the doors, and so on. This setup has its good…
