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GAAP – Accounting for Equity - Equity (stockholders’ equity, owners’ equity, etc.) is the claim shareholders of a company have on assets once the liabilities have been satisfied. This is basically the "net worth" of the company - with each shareholder owning a fraction of the total. Read More...
All About Sales Tax - “Sales Tax” is a tax that is charged on goods sold to end customers, and is a set percentage of the price of the good. Different states and countries have different sales taxes - some… Read More...
Building An Investing Strategy - An "Investing Strategy" is a plan for how to save money to help it grow. Sometimes an "investing strategy" can just mean "plan for trading stocks", but it really means a lot more - what… Read More...
Budgeting and Spending Strategies - Building a budget or spending plan is tough. Sticking to the plan is even tougher. Remember to "Pay Yourself First", and don't lose your head - stick to the plan! Read More...
Planning for Retirement - As a young person, thinking about saving for retirement seems like a world away. However, being able to save enough for retirement means people have to start much earlier than they think. Read More...