A balance sheet is a company's financial big picture for a particular moment in time. Every financial decision a business makes will eventually land on the balance sheet but understanding how the ...

The term "temporary account" refers to items found on your income statement, such as revenues and expenses. "Permanent accounts" consist of items located on the balance sheet, such as assets, owners' ...

Previously, we discussed some ways to improve cash flow within a company. This evolved from a question that was posed by contractors on a message board regarding the difference between profits and ...

When logging into your investment accounts, the first thing you’re likely to check is the account balance. The higher it is, the happier you are! But what is an account balance, really? It’s something ...

Cassidy Horton is a finance writer covering banking, life insurance and business loans. She has worked with top finance brands including NerdWallet, MarketWatch and Consumer Affairs. Cassidy first ...

The explosion of fintech companies that introduce banklike offerings has created heavy competition in the banking market. Competition is already impacting one of the barriers to opening bank accounts ...

Balance is a macOS menu bar app that tracks the balances and transactions in your bank, investment, and online financial accounts. The app supports thousands of financial institutions and takes ...

Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, risk management, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) ...

While most Americans strive to fatten up their savings accounts, it can be difficult to discern how much of your cash belongs in a checking account. The dilemma: You want to have enough on hand to pay ...