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Top 3 Pitfalls of Discounted Cash Flow Analysis

Top 3 Pitfalls of Discounted Cash Flow Analysis

Most finance courses espouse the gospel of discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis as the preferred valuation methodology for all cash flow-generating assets. In theory (and in college final examinations), this technique works great. In...

Top 5 Highest Priced Stocks In America

Top 5 Highest Priced Stocks In America

Some of the most sought-after stocks are those that come with a hefty price tag. That’s because many of us equate value with price. The higher the price, the more valuable and, therefore, the...

The Tax Benefits of Having a Spouse

The Tax Benefits of Having a Spouse

If you are married and file a joint tax return, your federal tax rate may be lower than that of an unmarried individual. That’s just one example of the ways in which U.S. tax...

Top 7 Companies Owned by Twitter

Top 7 Companies Owned by Twitter

With hundreds of millions of users around the world, Twitter (TWTR) is one of the world’s most popular social media sites. In fact, it’s one of the 20 most-used social-media platforms in the world. Users post...

5 Government Interventions: Did They Work?

5 Government Interventions: Did They Work?

During the BP (BP) Deepwater Horizon oil spill on April 20, 2010, the American government deployed 17,500 National Guard troops to respond to the environmental crisis. Over 484 miles of shoreline were impacted, and...

5 Groups That Don’t Pay Taxes

5 Groups That Don’t Pay Taxes

Every year, millions of Americans patiently wait for weeks to receive all of their necessary tax forms in the mail, dutifully gather them together and prepare their returns, and wistfully contemplate what they could...

How to Consolidate Student Loans

How to Consolidate Student Loans

Do you feel weighed down by student loan debt? If so, you might consider consolidating or refinancing your loans to lower your monthly payments. In many cases, that can be a smart financial move....

Why Marriage Makes Financial Sense

Why Marriage Makes Financial Sense

For many people, marriage brings a vast swath of benefits, including financial ones. But if you have a significant other who believes that getting married is more of a financial liability than a benefit,...

The Best Way to Help Your Parents Buy a House

The Best Way to Help Your Parents Buy a House

If you’ve reached the point where you’re financially stable, helping your parents get a new home may seem like a dream come true. But it’s also a decision that’s more complicated and riskier than...

How to Get Paid to Go to School

How to Get Paid to Go to School

A college degree is almost a necessity for most working Americans aiming for a comfortable lifestyle. In fact, a bachelor’s degree is worth close to $3 million in wages over a lifetime, according to...