Monthly Archives: May 2009

finance help?

finance_two asked: Which financial ratios would you be most likely to consult if you were the following? Why? (A)A banker considering the financial of seasonal inventory (B)A wealthy equity investor (C)The manger of a pension fund considering the purchase of … Continue reading

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Surging Inflation Impacts Upon Consumer Finances

Abbi Rouse asked: Earlier this week the publication of a new study suggested that the British public is experiencing much greater financial pressure than the government figures indicate.According to statistics released by the Motley Fool, some nine out of ten … Continue reading

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Zero-percent Car Financing – Fact or Fiction?

Sean Patrick asked: What does zero percent financing really cost? Car dealers have been very successful with their zero percent financing campaigns – so successful that the concept has been repeated in other industries such as electronics, furniture sales and … Continue reading

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Intro to Finance APR/EAR?

Chris M asked: Ricky Ripov’s Pawn Shop charges an interest rate of 23 percent per month on loans to its customers. Like all lenders, Ricky must report an APR to consumers. What rate should the shop report? What is the … Continue reading

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