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What is a personal loan? A personal loan is money you can borrow in a lump sum with a fixed payment. Personal loans can be used to finance large … [Read more...] about Personal Loans
Comparing Debt Repayment Strategies: Snowball vs. Avalanche Method
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The Power of Financial Analysis in Corporate Decision-Making
In the ever-evolving corporate landscape, financial analysis has emerged as a fundamental tool for making informed business decisions. From startup … [Read more...] about The Power of Financial Analysis in Corporate Decision-Making
Do Companies Throw Hail Marys?
In most sports, the losing team starts taking bigger and bigger risks as time runs out. In football, the Hail Mary play is a last-ditch … [Read more...] about Do Companies Throw Hail Marys?
The Stock Market Participation Puzzle
The stock market participation puzzle refers to the fact that many people do not participate in the stock market, despite the potential benefits of … [Read more...] about The Stock Market Participation Puzzle
Remember, Remember the Halloween Massacre
People respond to incentives. This is one of the most important economic principles, and in finance we add that companies respond to incentives. One … [Read more...] about Remember, Remember the Halloween Massacre
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 … [Read more...] about The Curious Case of the Missing R&D Expense
WFH Shifts More Than Just Office Space
Work from Home Work from home (WFH) has become the new normal for many people. As much as we might tire of being in our homes, there are … [Read more...] about WFH Shifts More Than Just Office Space
BEACH Baby: Stocks to Watch in 2021
Some Beach Doesn’t the beach sound wonderful? The water. The sand. The pure feeling of joy watching the waves roll in. If you are like me, the only … [Read more...] about BEACH Baby: Stocks to Watch in 2021