Debt is a central part of any company’s balance sheet. It can make or break an investment thesis. At the same time, almost any company carries some debt. Is debt always a danger, or is there any good debt? How can you tell when corporate debt is a problem? Does Read more…
Personal loans are popular loans for a variety of reasons, but one of the main ones is their flexibility. You can use the money you get from a personal loan for almost any purpose. They’re also widely available, making them easy for many people to get. Personal loans can help Read more…
Investing in the stock markets carries risks: stocks don’t always go up. Stocks are also an asset class that has generated massive wealth for long-term investors. There are several ways investors can gain exposure to the equity market while limiting risk. For example, individuals can invest passively in stocks via Read more…
Rewards credit cards give you incentives for using your card. Knowing how to choose a rewards credit card can help you ensure that the rewards you earn are useful and help you earn at a higher rate. In this post: What Is a Rewards Credit Card? Cash Back vs. Points Read more…
Table of contents: Quick Stock OverviewVolkswagen by the numbers. 1. Executive SummaryA brief discussion of Volkswagen and its potential appeal to value investors. 2. Extended SummaryA more detailed explanation of Volkswagen’s business and competitive position. 3. The Electrification ChallengeWhy electrification is Volkswagen’s chance to take the lead. 4. Re-learning to Read more…
Not long ago, when the financial world talked of energy it meant oil, gas, and maybe coal. Lately, the discussion has added renewables, especially solar and wind. Nuclear energy is rarely mentioned, despite producing 4.3% of the world’s energy consumption, above the combined 2.2% of wind and 1.1% of solar. Read more…
Personal loans can help you achieve many different financial and personal goals. Let’s take a closer look at what you need to apply for a personal loan and why you might want one! Personal loans are the most flexible of all loan types. You can use them for almost anything Read more…
Imagine discovering that your identity has been stolen. You were conned into giving out personal information to sources that seemed legitimate, maybe on social media or over the phone. Situations like this are not uncommon and are becoming some of the most common identity theft scams. The Federal Trade Commission Read more…
Target-date funds… You’ve probably come across them while setting up your 401(k) or researching ways to save for retirement. If you’re like most people, you may be a little confused about how target-date funds work and whether they’re a good investment. By the end of this article, you’ll know exactly: Read more…
Real estate is a major asset class that deserves representation in any diversified investment portfolio. It’s often omitted because it’s not an easy asset class to invest in. Most investors don’t have the resources to assemble a portfolio of properties, and many have no interest in becoming a landlord. Investing Read more…