When you decide it is time to invest, there are many things that you will need to learn in order to be successful at it. One of the first things you will need to understand is how to correctly interpret a company’s financial statements in order to determine their standing within their industry.
Ratios are one of the most common tools used for interpreting financial statements. The first ratio you will need to know is the current ratio.
You can find the current ratio by dividing the current assets found on the balance sheet by the current liabilities, which are also found on the balance sheet. This ratio tells you whether or not a company will be able to comfortably meet all of its short term obligations.
Current assets are considered to be anything that can be turned into cash within a year without a significant loss of money. It includes things like cash, inventory, and accounts receivables.
Current liabilities are any debt payments that a company must pay within the next year. A company can generally cover its payments as long as the ratio ends up being less than one when calculated.
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You have seen the horrific sight of a kitchen table covered with an entire months worth of bills, receipts, and mail- what happened? By organizing your bills and life, you can stop this horrific sight before it starts.
How do you organize your bills? Here are a few simple tips:
1- GO THROUGH YOUR MAIL EVERYDAY. Don’t let mail pile up, just like your email, you need to open mail everyday. There may be things that need to be addressed right away and you don’t want to miss any deadlines!
2- PAY ALL OF YOUR BILLS AT THE SAME TIME. Make a specific time during the month to pay all of your bills in one sitting. The interest that you would make on paying bills right before they are due is not worth the stress of waiting. Doing it all at one time, will save lots of time because you will have out your checkbook, stamps, a pen, calculator, and the focus to get it all done in a timely manner. Giving you the peace of mind that all the bills are paid.
3- CONDENSE CREDIT CARDS. By simplifying bills, organizing your bills becomes significantly easier. Limit the number of credit cards you own to 2-3, whenever possible.
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Here is a little financial humor to brighten your day. Maybe too many of us have forgotten how to live the simple, happy life…what do you think? Enjoy the joke.
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