The Principle of the Time Value of Money in Financial Markets
Money today is not the same as money tomorrow or even yesterday for that matter. The old adage “time is money” is an important concept in financial …
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How a Diversified Portfolio Offsets Risk for an Investor
The concept of diversification suggests that putting all of one’s eggs in one’s basket is a risky decision. Spreading investments over multiple, …
Continue ReadingHow Investors Use the Risk Return Trade Off in Competitive Capital Markets
In almost all aspects of life, the largest risks have the largest payoffs. In competitive financial markets, this holds true almost universally. Learn …
Continue ReadingLearning a Second Language During a Recession Gives an Advantage in Job Hunting
A recession does not have to be a crisis; it can be a time to slow down, learn something new . . . like a second language.
Continue ReadingThe Letter P: A Glossary of Technical Terms for the Home Office
Home Office Tech terms that start with the letter “P” and are used often in the BrightHub Home Office Tech channel, from paperless offices to pdf …
Continue ReadingThe Principle of Capital Market Efficiency
Information travels quickly when money is at stake. In capital markets, prices of securities react to information swiftly and efficiently. Learn how …
Continue ReadingUsing Microsoft Word's Outline View for Better Product Plans, Presentations, Lessons & Speeches
If you have to give public presentations in your line of work, you probably start by creating a talk in a word processor. Writing in the Outline …
Continue ReadingWhat is the Balance Sheet Identity in Accounting?
The balance sheet identity is one the most elementary lessons of accounting. However, students learning introductory accounting often find it …
Continue ReadingHow Entrepreneurs Value New Business Ideas
The most valuable asset a firm can own is a new idea. New ideas are the genesis for creating wealth and economic advantage over competitors.
Continue ReadingHow the Principle of Incremental Benefits Relates to Corporate Financial Planning
Financial decisions made by investors are based on the incremental benefits obtained by deciding to take one action over alternatives. The incremental …
Continue ReadingHow Valuable are Investment Options in Financial Markets?
When an investor has the right but not the obligation to do something, that investor has an option. Options are valuable because exercising the option …
Continue ReadingThe Value of Comparative Advantage in Competitive Markets
Doing what a company does better than anyone other company has potential to create great wealth. But two questions remain: Is it valuable to anyone …
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