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What is an Operating Profit?
Operating profit is a company’s profit from its business operations, and can be calculated by taking gross profits minus operating expenses.
Operating profit is synonymous to operating income, and represents a company’s profitability from its core operations, which excludes earnings from other investments or interests and also does not factor the impact of taxes or interest.
Should I Use Double or Triple ETFs?
Double or triple ETFs can be very volatile investments, so an investor should be aware of the risks involved
Who Establishes a 401(k)?
Employers make the decision to establish a 40(k), but it has to be good enough for employees to want to participate
What are the Withdrawal Rules for My SIMPLE IRA?
SIMPLE IRA contributions and earnings may be withdrawn at any time, but there are certain penalties that apply
What is IRS Notice 433 – Interest and Penalty Information?
Notice 433 describes penalties and the applicable interest rates for years of non-payment when corp. taxes aren't paid
What is IRS Publication 524, Credit for the Elderly and the Disabled?
Individuals over 65 years old or are disabled may be eligible for a tax credit. Publication 524 describes this in detail
What is a Non-Current Asset?
A non-current asset is an asset on the balance sheet that is not expected to convert into unrestricted cash within a year
B/B2 — credit rating
B2/B ratings are the 15th ratings down the scale from the top. A bond in the B range has about a 20% chance of defaulting
What is a currency forward?
Forward contracts allow an investor to lock in a price by agreeing to exchange a set amount of one currency for another
What is a Certificate of Deposit?
A Certificate of Deposit, commonly referred to as a CD, is a financial product that essentially pays risk-free interest
Is there any truth to saying “sell on Rosh Hashanah, buy on Yom Kippur?”
An old saying stipulates that you should sell your positions on Rosh Hashanah, and establish a new position on Yom Kippur