Companies focus on their fixed costs to maximize profits at the end of the fiscal year. If a company's fixed costs are too high, the company might not create a profit for that fiscal period.

Every small-businessman or woman is aware of a painful truth: You have to spend money to make money. Funds that have already been spent, whether for labor, equipment, supplies or any other aspect of ...

There are different types of inflation that could affect your long-term savings and investments. One such type is called cost-push inflation, which happens when prices go up because production costs, ...

Healthcare reform and a somewhat stagnating recession are forcing hospital and health system CFOs to keep their budgets as tidy as possible. However, executives may be reluctant to dip into their ...

Cost basis is the original purchase price of an asset. Tracking cost basis is key to tax-efficient investing. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Listen to an interview with the author here, or sign up for Slate’s free daily podcast on iTunes. How do we know the economy is slowing down? The falling house prices are a clue. So are the bad ...

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With 15 years of immersion in the world of personal finance, Ashley Kilroy simplifies financial concepts for individuals striving toward financial security. Her expertise has been showcased in ...

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