Discover why real GDP offers a more accurate picture of economic growth by adjusting for inflation and when nominal GDP might be more useful for short-term analysis.
Learn the differences between nominal and real interest rates, their effects on loans and investments, and how they influence economic trends and purchasing power.
The nominal interest rate is the simple interest charged on a loan or paid on a deposit. Real interest is nominal interest after taking inflation’s effects into account. Economists, as well as lenders ...
On its face, eligibility for claiming the Employee Retention Credit (“ERC”) seems straightforward – I had to shutdown my business due to a government order so I can claim an ERC. We have all learned ...
When you buy an asset, its value – adjusted for depreciation – stays on your books for years. The amounts you record in nominal accounts are short-term. At the end of the fiscal year, you set them to ...
When you want to generate income rather than equity growth, a debt security like bonds is your most likely choice. However, all bonds are not the same. Bonds pay different interest rates and carry ...
Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...