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Federal Reserve - The Federal Reserve Bank, or the "Fed", is the central banking system of the United States. It serves as the primary regulator of the US dollar, as well as the "lender of last resort" for other banks. Read More...
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Advanced Investment Return Calculator - The Advanced Investment Return Calculator can help you find the difference between simple and compound interest or see how big an impact your tax rates and inflation have on your savings over time! Read More...
Net Present Value Calculator - Use this calculator to find Net Present Value, based off expected annual growth, cash flow over a variable number of years, and separations of cash flow between investments and operations. Read More...
Short Term Financing - “Short Term” financing means taking out a loan to make a purchase, usually with the loan term at less than a year. Short-term financing usually has a higher interest rate than long-term loans - and… Read More...
Reconciling Accounts - Reconciliation is the process of reconciling your checkbook by comparing your own written records with your bank statements. Although this process has changed drastically in the 21st century, it is still an important for your… Read More...