Assets are resources on a company's balance sheet that provide a future economic benefit. Examples of assets are cash, inventory, buildings, equipment and accounts receivable, according to Accounting ...

Assets might sound like a fancy word, and they may seem like something only rich people have. But the truth is almost everyone has a few assets to their name. Let’s take a look at what assets are, ...

If your business has fixed assets, generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, can serve as a guide to properly account for these long-term tangible assets on your accounting records. Specific ...

Editor's note: A version of this article was initially published on March 2, 2017. It is part of Morningstar's Tax and IRA Guide special report. You've run the numbers and determined whether your ...

With a self-directed IRA, you can take an in-kind distribution—transferring ownership of an asset to yourself—to satisfy your ...

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 ...

Wealth managers often have to create holistic financial plans without having all a client's assets under their management.

You've run the numbers and determined whether your spending rate is on track (or, if you're already retired, whether your spending rate is in the right ballpark). You've consulted reliable sources and ...