Understanding the Income Statement: A Beginner’s Guide

Meta Description (SEO):Learn the basics of the income statement in this beginner-friendly guide. Understand revenues, expenses, gross profit, EBITDA, and the “bottom line” with simple explanations and examples. Related: Already know about the income statement? Jump right to the quiz. Introduction If you’ve ever wondered how businesses measure their profitability, the income statement is where […]

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Why Is DCF So Complicated?

Discounted cash flows (or DCF) is a technique that can help determine the value of a firm based on it’s cash flows discounted with a rate of return required by investors. This rate of return is often the source of stress for novice investors. In this article, we’ll discuss some shortcuts that you could take […]

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How Custodians Protect Your Brokerage Account

How does your broker protect your money and account information? The work of custodians is everything. Custodians protect and manage your assets between you and your broker. We’ll explain how custodians secure your brokerage account in this piece. Brokerage accounts need custody. They assure accurate transactions, asset protection, accurate records, and timely tax payments. Investors […]

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3 Implications of Companies Hoarding Cash

“Save for a rainy day.” How many times have you heard that phrase? For many of us, it’s good advice. It’s scary to scramble to find cash when an emergency occurs. But for companies, it’s not so straightforward. Saving for a rainy day is not the best use of investor money and causes companies to […]

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