If you're interested in investing, you've probably read quite a few articles that say "do your homework" before buying a stock. Reading and understanding a balance sheet is part of that homework.

Aid in the calculation of key financial ratios, such as the debt-to-equity ratio and current ratio, which influence decision-making on investment and creditworthiness. That’s a lot of information. But ...

Money market funds are a fixed income investment that buys debt securities characterized by a short maturity -- less than one year -- and low credit risk -- investing in short-term bonds issued, for ...

Reviewed by JeFreda R. Brown Fact checked by Vikki Velasquez Investors should interpret accounts receivable information on a ...

Retained earnings represent the accumulated net income your business keeps after paying all costs, expenses and taxes. The retained earnings balance changes if you pay your stockholders a dividend. If ...