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How do you measure the burden of debt at a corporation? The traditional way is to compare debt to stockholders’ equity. But that doesn’t work well in a world of intangible assets. Better: compare debt ...

There's no question that credit card debt is expensive right now. Not only do credit cards typically come with high interest rates, but the recent Federal Reserve rate hikes have resulted in card ...

The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is a financial leverage ratio that can be helpful when attempting to understand a company's economic health and if an investment is worthwhile or not. It is considered ...

Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) allow homeowners to tap into the value of their homes. A home equity loan is a fixed-rate, lump-sum loan that allows homeowners to borrow up ...

If you're among the millions of Americans struggling with medical debt — which now totals some $220 billion nationwide — you're dealing with a financial crisis you didn't ask for. The situation could ...

Finding a financial advisor doesn't have to be hard. SmartAsset's free tool matches you with up to three fiduciary financial advisors that serve your area in minutes. Each advisor has been vetted by ...

Facing down high-interest debt can seem like an impossible hill to climb. If your own debt feels insurmountable, you’re not alone. Overall debt in the U.S. rose 2.4% between 2023 and 2024, according ...