People respond to incentives. This is one of the most important economic principles, and in finance we add that companies respond to incentives. One
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Finance
Financial skills are critical to both corporations and individuals. Acquiring and effectively allocating limited resources requires analysis and planning as well as critical thinking skills to adapt to an ever-changing world.
Valentine’s Day: For Love and Money
February is the month of love! In the United States, February is the month dedicated to love and relationships. When we celebrate Valentine’s
The January Effect
The last few months of every year are full of holiday traditions. From Halloween trick-or-treating to staying up until midnight to ring in the new year,
Bonds 101
With all the commentary about the economy and the impact of inflation, I thought it would be a good time to look at some investing basics. My passion
The Seven Components of Financial Planning
With inflation on the rise and record levels of household debt, financial planning is more important than ever. Individuals, families,
The Curious Case of the Missing R&D Expense
Innovation is incredibly valuable in the business world. Apple’s development of smartphones and related products transformed it into the most valuable
Do I Really Need Credit?
Your credit report and credit score are the gateways to financing goods and services. Particularly in the U.S., when you don’t have enough cash to
Soaring Gas Prices
About 25 years ago, you could buy gas for about a dollar per gallon. Now, for the first time in history, a gallon of regular gas in the United States
Managing Your Paycheck Tax Withholding
Tax filing season is finally in the rearview mirror. Before we get too far down the road this year, I wanted to address the issue of managing your
Financial Literacy For One Month—And a Lifetime
April is known as Financial Literacy Month. The initiative was first recognized by the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) and, in
