Financial Theory

10 Great Finance Books Of 2009

Posted: December 10, 2009 11:05AM by Douglas Rice

Given the recent financial crisis, it's no wonder that book shelves are littered with volumes chronicling the financial lessons that we have hopefully learned. But not all the financial books of 2009...

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Filed Under: Buzz Words, Celebrity, Financial Crisis, Financial Theory, Investment, Millionaires, Personal Finance, Professional Education, Recession, Students, Young Investors

Staying Home Vs. Daycare: A Financial Conundrum

Posted: December 9, 2009 1:24PM by Amy Bell

You've got a baby on the way, which means you're faced with that age-old parental dilemma: should you stay home with your child or send him off to daycare? Most moms and dads make this tough decision...

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Filed Under: Careers, Economy, Financial Theory, Personal Finance, Retirement, Travel, Young Investors

The Federal Reserve: Too Powerful?

Posted: November 25, 2009 12:08PM by Douglas Rice

It's all too obvious that financial reform is needed, but the details are in the hands of politicians with disparate agendas. Add to that lobbying of various interest groups and a soap opera on...

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Filed Under: Banking, Economics, Economy, Financial Theory, Interest Rates, Regulations

Recession Stats You Need To Know

Posted: November 17, 2009 10:31AM by Stephanie Powers

During a recession there are a lot of numbers thrown around, but what do those economic statistics really mean? The recession has made average citizens more aware of the data that's supposed to...

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Filed Under: Bear Market, Debt, Economics, Economy, Financial Crisis, Financial Theory, Recession

Mergers: The Sign Of Economic Recovery?

Posted: September 30, 2009 11:30AM by Ryan Barnes

In recent weeks, investors have been treated to a flurry of news related to merger & acquisitionÂ (M&A) activity. While some deals, like Disney's $4 billion acquisition of Marvel Entertainment, have...

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Filed Under: 401K, Economics, Financial Theory, Insurance, Investment, Retirement, Stocks

Look Smart: Financial Calculations You Can Do In Your Head

Posted: September 23, 2009 10:11AM by Peter Cherewyk

So you can do a sudoku before your Cheerios get soggy, and calculatingÂ a 15% tip for a mealÂ is a breeze,Â but what about compound interest?Â Calculating compound interest is one of those things that...

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Filed Under: Accounting, Active Trading, Auto Loans, Banking, Debt, Financial Theory, Formulas, Mortgages, Personal Finance, Statistics

The Market's Primed For A Pullback

Posted: September 7, 2009 11:37AM by Thomas Smith

The stock market has raced from its March lows to a point where the S&P 500 Index is now trading around 1000. This level translates into a price-earningsÂ (P/E) ratio of over 126, based on the most...

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Filed Under: Bear Market, Bonds, Bull Market, Economics, Economy, Financial Theory, Fixed Income, Formulas, Stocks

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