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The first bear out of the top 5 investment banks in March of 2008 was Bear Stern. Founded in 1923, the fall of this Wall Street icon shook the world of high finance. By the end of May, the end of Bear Stern was complete. JPMorgan Chase bought Bear Stearns at a price of $10 … Read more
Without trade finance, there would be no Indian spices, fabrics, or jewelry in the United States. Or Apple’s iPhones in China, let alone any other international product at any respectable distance from its origin. In fact, according to Investopedia, the World Trade Organization (WTO) estimates that trade finance accounts for 80%-90% of international world trade … Read more
When you’re considering taking out payday loans online once again, it may help to stop and evaluate your financial situation first. If you are dealing with safe online payday loan lenders and have a good payment history with them, you will not have to worry too much about whether your loan application will be approved … Read more
Insurance and finance are intertwined areas of business, not least because they both involve money. They often involve both speculation and risk, and often where one goes, the other will follow. Take property investment for example, it involves a large amount of capital expenditure, followed by insurance to protect the capital investment. It would be … Read more
The key to gaining an edge over the average- who is grappling with finance and money concerns is through achieving first-rate ‘financial literacy’, which reduces any dependence on accountants, financial advisors, etc. So that you can take control and start to manage and direct your own personal finances. Knowing and understanding the 5 main financial … Read more
You might think that excessive personal spending is easy to recognize when you see someone buying goods and services with what appears to be a widespread appetite. This observation may be true, but there is a risk of passing judgment, and perhaps not knowing enough about the person being observed. A better approach is to … Read more
Have you ever wondered about the hidden value of those copper pennies lying around in your pockets or coin jars? In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the intriguing world of copper pennies, exploring their history, composition, collecting potential, value, investment opportunities, unique uses, and more. Whether you’re a coin enthusiast, a hobbyist, or simply … Read more
Some home or multi-family properties in real estate may seem nonfinancial. This can happen for a number of reasons including title issues with the potential buyer or the properties. Unfortunately, these problems occur when an investor buys a property and then cannot sell it. Let’s examine the common reasons that properties cannot be financed and … Read more
Unlike a financial accountant, an accountant working with management has different areas of expertise. These areas go above and beyond what a financial accountant would typically find performing. Some of the duties and responsibilities that may be performed by a financial account are as follows: Records, sorts, and files accounting information. Maintaining one’s specialty in … Read more
Planning and controlling are the two most important components for a successful business. A business plan takes most of the guesswork out of business strategy and control through solid financial analysis. Financial data provides a way for you to tell where you are in your strategic planning by pointing out where changes are necessary in … Read more