Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

As interest rates have returned to historical norms, the world has returned its focus to cost of capital and free cash flow generation. Businesses are working hard to conform to traditional heuristics ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

The rule of 72 is a shortcut investors can use to determine how long it will take their investment to double based on a fixed annual rate of return. To use the rule of 72, divide 72 by the fixed rate ...

The so-called 4% rule has only been around for a few decades, but it’s become a rule of thumb for financial advisors and investors looking for guidance on estimated yearly income withdrawals in ...

When applying for a mortgage, homebuyers need to figure out how much they can afford. If you have no idea where to start, the "28/36" rule can help you (and lenders) arrive at a ballpark figure. Below ...