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What is Operating Cash Flow (OCF)?
Operating cash flow is the amount of cash a company is able to generate from its operations - i.e., how much real cash flow is being generated after accounting for expenses. It is calculated by adjusting net income for items like depreciation and changes in inventory.
A company’s OCF is an important metric in determining whether it can generate cash flow without requiring external financing. The timeliness and frequency of cash flows is important as well, in that a company ideally produces consistent and favorable OCF.
ETFs vs Mutual Funds -- What's the Difference?
Mutual funds are actively managed. ETFs are mostly passively managed, usually track a specific market index, and can be bought and sold like stocks.
What Investment Choices Do I Have in My IRA?
IRA is a tax designation which can be placed on an account at various institutions that offer a list of investment options
What is a 457 Plan?
A 457 is a deferred compensation arrangement that is available to some government employers and non-profit organizations
What is the MSCI ACWI Index?
The MSCI ACWI is the “All Country World Index” - providing the broadest measure for global stocks
What is Income Tax?
Income tax is paid to the government based on the amount of income earned. There are federal and some state income taxes
What is a Form 2106: Employee Business Expense?
Form 2106 is the long-form way to request deductions for unreimbursed business expenses incurred by the employee
What is Economies of Scale?
Economies of Scale is a concept that the efficiency of production rises as the quantity of goods produced increases
Who is a Bill Collector?
Bill Collectors jobs are to extract as much payment from those who are past-due on payment obligations
Can I Take a Periodic Distribution from my Pension Plan?
Regular pension payments are periodic distributions. This will be the default option on pension arrangements
What is Federal Debt?
Federal debt is the money owed by the government. The primary source of this debt is Treasury Bonds