A company's pricing strategy is never permanent. Business managers must continuously evaluate their pricing plan and make adjustments to changes in consumer wants, competitor actions and the economic ...

As small businesses expand, owners often hire employees to take over various day-to-day tasks such as production, accounting, customer service and sales. Some businesses pay workers a flat wage or ...

Very few financial products have generated as much controversy as variable annuities. Many brokers and planners view them as indispensable retirement planning tools, while other financial experts warn ...

Variable life insurance, also called variable appreciable life insurance, provides lifelong coverage, as well as a cash value account that you get to decide how to invest. Variable life insurance ...

Credit cards have become a necessity for modern money management because of their flexibility and convenience. However, the APR is an important aspect that has a significant impact on borrowing costs.

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Marguerita is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor ...

Disadvantages of Variable Survivorship Life Insurance High Fees One of the primary drawbacks of variable survivorship life insurance is the higher fees associated with the policy. These fees can ...

Let's start with some brief introductions on some of the VRP terminology, before jumping into the topic more deeply. Definition and Concept: Recurring payments involve automatic deductions of ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Eric's career includes extensive work in both public and corporate accounting with ...

Many readers have written recently to ask whether they should buy variable annuities. Financial planners who recommend them extol such features as fixed minimum income, the possibility of increased ...