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Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) Definition

By Itho November 19, 2003

[ad_1] What Is the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)? The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) is a landmark federal law, passed in 1985, that provides for continuing group…

What It Is, How It Works, Limits

By Itho November 19, 2003

[ad_1] What Is an Elective-Deferral Contribution? An elective-deferral contribution is made directly from an employee's salary to their employer-sponsored retirement plan, such as a 401(k). With a 401(k) deferral, the employee must authorize…

Definition, Types, Example, and How to Calculate

By Itho November 19, 2003

[ad_1] What Is Equilibrium? Equilibrium is the state in which prices become stable when market supply and demand balance. Generally, an over-supply of goods or services causes prices to go down, which…

What Are Asset Classes? More Than Just Stocks and Bonds

Balanced Fund: Definition, Investment Strategies, and Examples

By Itho November 19, 2003

[ad_1] What Is a Balanced Fund? A balanced fund is a mutual fund made up of both stocks and bonds expressed as a fixed percentage. The investment objective is…

Backlog: Meaning, Effects, and Real-World Cases

By Itho November 19, 2003

[ad_1] What Is a Backlog? A backlog is a buildup of work that needs to be completed. It can have a number of uses in accounting and finance. It…

Capital: Definition, How It’s Used, Structure, and Types in Business

By Itho November 19, 2003

[ad_1] What Is Capital? Capital is a broad term that can describe anything that confers value or benefit to its owners, such as a factory and its machinery, intellectual…