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Credit Rating
In personal finance, the term credit rating commonly refers to a score issued by the Fair Isaac Corporation (a “FICO score”). A…
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Credit Quality
Credit quality is a measure of an individual’s or company’s creditworthiness, which is ability to repay debt. How It Works…
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Bullet Loan
A bullet loan is a loan that does not amortize over time and must be repaid with a single large…
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Average Balance
Average balance is either the simple or the weighted average balance of a financial account during some period of time.…
General Concepts 1 min read
A Brief Look at Insulation Theory
The most basic model for insulation on a pipe is shown above. R1 and R2 show the inside and outside…
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Golden Rule
The golden rule is very simple: treat people the way you want to be treated. In the business world, it…
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International Bond
International bonds are debt securities issued by foreign companies or governments and sold domestically. How It Works (Example): Foreign companies…
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Face Value
Face value, also referred to as par value or nominal value, is the value shown on the face of a…
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Making Decisions with Insulation
Many people overlook the importance of insulation in the chemical industry. Some estimates have predicted that insulation in U.S. industry…
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Baby Bonds
Baby bonds are bonds with a par value below $1,000. Additionally, the term also refers to savings bonds issued by…