In the startup era, it’s easier than ever to launch a new business. With barriers to entry for new ventures at historic lows, it’s now extremely common to see aspiring entrepreneurs from all walks of ...

Income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements. If you're running a business, you probably have some knowledge of basic financial statements and how to use them. But do you know why ...

If you own stocks or a business, you may know about financial statements. I’ll give an overview of financial statements so you can understand some of the common items. Financial statements report how ...

GAAP stands for Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. They are the standards and procedures companies commonly use to account for their finances and compile financial statements. Sometimes an ...

There are three types of financial statements for businesses: income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement. Each of these financial statements shows a different aspect of the business.

Business decisions are often driven by data, so the accuracy and reliability of financial statements are paramount. One misstep in financial reporting can have far-reaching consequences, eroding ...

Here's a blast from the past. This is one of my most popular articles going through how to read the financial statements. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, I'm sure this will help. In this post ...

Last Thursday, the Supreme Court rendered its decision on the federal health care law, and if you would like to know more about how this will affect you, check out healthcare.gov and click on the ...

Student loans. Credit cards. Buy now, pay later. Traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, and 401(k)s. Fixed-and adjustable-rate mortgages. This list scratches the surface of complex financial decisions and ...