Stories Tagged as
Equity
Explaining stock buybacks
by
Paddy Hirsch
Apr 9, 2015
Stock buybacks are popular with some, but others say they're a waste of money.
The downside of rising house prices
Nov 6, 2013
Higher house prices are often seen as a sign of an improving economy, but they have a downside when incomes don't keep pace.
Wordplay: Defining 'austerity,' 'sequester' and 'equity'
by
Paddy Hirsch
Jun 6, 2012
Words like "austerity," "sequestration" and "equity" are commonly used in news stories everywhere these days, but do you know what they mean? Senior producer Paddy Hirsch explains their actual definitions.
Judging how well you're doing with retirement savings
May 25, 2012
I am very lost and uncertain of our financial road to retirement. Our company doesn't offer defined payment retirement; it is all up to individual and 401(k). The company does match 3 percent. I am married and we have been working for 14 years now and have combined liquid assets (401(k), outside investment account, savings) of about $400,000, plus home equity of $100,000 on a good day. What shape are we in on our road to retirement? Thanks much. Martin, Chicago, IL
Tangible Common Equity, or TCE
by
Paddy Hirsch
Mar 3, 2009
Tangible Common Equity used to be an obscure and rarely-used accounting term. Today it's one of the main motivators behind the government's decision to turn the American taxpayer into one of Citigroup's biggest stockholders. Senior Editor Paddy Hirsch explains.