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Economic Forecasting: Key Indicators and Practical Examples

By Itho January 26, 2009

[ad_1] What Is Economic Forecasting? Economic forecasting is the process of attempting to predict future conditions of the economy using a combination of indicators. Economic forecasting uses statistical models…

Bernard Lawrence “Bernie” Madoff: Who He Was and How His Ponzi Scheme Worked

By Itho December 16, 2008

[ad_1] Bernard Lawrence "Bernie" Madoff orchestrated the largest Ponzi scheme in history, defrauding thousands of investors of an estimated $65 billion. A once-respected financier and former chairman of the Nasdaq…

Branch Banking: Definition, Advantages, vs. Unit Banking

By Itho November 7, 2008

[ad_1] What Is Branch Banking? Branch banking is the operation of storefront locations away from the institution's home office for the convenience of customers. Since the 1980s, branch banking…

Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 (ERTA): Overview

By Itho October 28, 2008

[ad_1] What Was the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981? The Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 (ERTA) was the largest tax cut in U.S. history. Signed by President Ronald…

Dun & Bradstreet (D&B): What It Does, Funding, History, and Rating

By Itho October 28, 2008

[ad_1] What Is Dun & Bradstreet (D&B)? Dun & Bradstreet is a global company that provides business intelligence products to clients through its database and analytics software. The products…

Education Loan: Definition, Types, Debt Strategies

By Itho October 28, 2008

[ad_1] What Is an Education Loan? An education loan is a sum of money borrowed to finance a post-secondary education or higher education-related expenses. Education loans are intended to cover…