The massive Equifax data breach continues to fuel debate on how to stop the use of Social Security numbers for personal identification. Even Richard Smith,
It’s just a tiny blip for now in the economic picture, but early and serious credit delinquency, particularly among borrowers with lower credit scores, are
Arizona State University professor Steve Doig, who won a Pulitzer Prize for his data-based reporting at the Miami Herald, welcomes scores of journalism students to his
Most personal finance coverage assumes that consumers have access to credit cards and checking and savings accounts, but that’s not always the case. In fact, research
A quarter-percentage-point here, a quarter-percentage-point there. The Federal Reserve has been raising short-term interest rates so slowly that many consumers haven’t felt the pinch yet.
Reading through and reporting on a company’s quarterly report can be a challenging project for business journalists. Here are four tips for avoiding some common
A company’s finances are sometimes presented in two forms: a more conservative form, which falls in line with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and a
Property, plant and equipment is a large asset for many companies. Here’s help in analyzing PP&E figures on a balance sheet. The basics of PP&E
Gross profits measure the difference between the money a business makes from selling goods or services (its revenue), and the cost of producing those goods or services.
Like all corporate filings, the 10-Q tends to present company information in the best light possible. It is written by accountants and lawyers, which means
The first stop for a reporter looking at a public company’s financial health is its financial statement, easily found in its annual report. The three main components
Community banks are essential to the local economy and play a vital role in the nation’s financial health. They provide business journalists a plethora of stories.
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