Learn how to analyze a company's balance sheet, including assets, liabilities, and equity, for smarter investment decisions.

The household balance sheet accounts for current and future assets and cash flows, so that you can judge whether your current assets are sufficient to meet future expected spending. You get one chance ...

Running a successful business requires a lot more than showing up at the office and promoting your products or services. Successful small business owners understand that always knowing where their ...

Previously, we discussed some ways to improve cash flow within a company. This evolved from a question that was posed by contractors on a message board regarding the difference between profits and ...

No accounting term generates more fear and confusion for business owners than the words "balance sheet." Most owners review their profit-and-loss statement regularly but only give their balance sheet ...

The set-up of the balance sheet and essential framework are largely the same in a for-profit and nonprofit business. However, basic terminology and account details are different based on the distinct ...

The Fed balance sheet is a financial statement published once a week that shows what the Federal Reserve (Fed) owns and owes.

If you’ve ever looked at a balance sheet and immediately wanted to slam your laptop shut, you’re not alone. Most business owners don’t come from accounting backgrounds, and the sheer volume of numbers ...

Usually, entrepreneurs launch businesses because they want to turn their passion for something into profit. However, to ensure that a great idea translates into a viable business with growth potential ...

Insurance can seem complicated, but it doesn't have to be. Get the basics here. Insurance companies confound many Americans, with costly premiums that often provide no obvious benefit during good ...

What does it mean when a company has a "fortress-like" balance sheet? Photo: Frank Kovalchek via Wikimedia Commons. Nearly every financial crisis can be traced back to a foundation of weak balance ...

Today’s article is a part of the Forward Thinking Education Series presented by Legacy Bank, the Latino Chamber of Commerce and the Pueblo Chieftain. Webinars further discussing this and other ...