There are many different types of retirement plans but the 403 (b) is specifically designed for certain public school employees, people who work at tax-exempt organizations and self-employed religious leaders. These accounts are set up and maintained by individuals who qualify. Employers may choose to contribute to such plans but that can complicate the legal [...]
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Unlike the more commonly known term Return on Investment, Return on Equity (ROE) defines the amount of net income that is returned as a percentage of a shareholder’s equity. You might also see the term Return on Net Worth (RONW) used interchangeably. This tool is used to measure the profitability of a company by displaying [...]
There are all sorts of ways to invest over the years. For some the prospect of constantly moving things around and deciding where to put one’s money is overwhelming. In such cases a lifecycle fund is a good option. A lifecycle fund is a portfolio of mutual funds which is managed in such a fashion [...]
The concept of a ‘safe harbor’ is common in many environments. Whether in sailing or in investing, the basic idea is very much alike: a situation where one enjoys the benefit of additional protections. When applied to financial matters a safe harbor may be interpreted as one of three states: When a company is targeted [...]
Every successful company hopes to be able to offer its investors a period during which it is expanding. Such a time is typically called a ‘ramp up’ of production or services. Normally you see ramp ups more frequently when small companies are just starting out and are expanding their product lines or number of locations; [...]

