Essays and Research Papers on Personal Finance

This 2.5-page paper analyzes the greatest family resource management issue facing American families in today's current economic crisis. There are 3 sources cited.

This 3 page paper discusses two areas of audit procedures suitable for use in a large retail organization. The aims and potential processes to be used in the auditing the accounts payable and inventory are discussed. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the motivation behind human trafficking around the world. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

The 17 page paper examines the business environment within Nigeria from an economic perspective. The first part of the paper discusses the presence of hidden assumptions and price rigidities in the economy. The second part of the paper processes the position of the Nigerian economy in 2010 compared to previous performance measures. The third part ...

This 7-page paper discusses leasing versus ownership and how this is reported in a financial statement. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper shows a student how to calculate compound interest, looking at the traditional approach, with an annual calculation as well as the shorter method using an equation. All calculations are shown. The bibliography cites 1 source.

This 5 page paper considers the way in which foreign direct investment may be utilized to help developing countries improve the lives of their citizens. Included in the paper is a discussion of the way foreign direct investment takes place in the Malaysia using a Motorola as an example of a company is able to ...

This 3-page paper discusses the macroeconomic factors occurring in the U.S. economy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper analyzes an article on recapturing the American dream. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4-page paper discusses WorldCom's fraudulent accounting methods and what could have been done to save the company. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3-page paper focuses on the concept of working capital management, what it is, and what companies use it more effectively. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper examines the way in which budgeting process may take place within a large organization, such as Hewlett-Packard. The paper considers the formation and negotiation associated with the creation of operational budgets and then considers the tools may be used in capital budgeting. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 4-page paper provides a book review about Suze Orman's "The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous and Broke." Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is 7 page paper looks at the concept of demand, considering the difference between demand and quantity of demand, assessing the different influences on quantity of demand looking at the way influences may be felt in the concept of elasticity with a specific focus on the influence of complementary and competing products. The bibliography ...

This 4 page paper is based on a case study supplied by the student. An investment needs to be assessed using the net present value method at two different rates as well as reviewing other assessment approaches that may be used. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at a hypothetical project to install a customer service chat program in a healthcare organization. The paper provides a start up budget and financial projects for the first five years, and considers how the project fits in with the existing business model. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 8 page paper looks at the way that real options theory may be usefully utilized when undertaking financial management of financial modeling exercises and supports the resulting decision. The paper starts by explaining the concept of real options theory, considers the way it compares to more traditional investment assessment methods and look at the ...

This 12 page paper compares the performance of three banks; Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs and US Bancorp, looking at their financial performance and considering the way that the bank stocks have performed in the marketplace considering the way different events may have impacted in the share prices. The bibliography cites 9 sources.

This 4 page paper defines a number of terms that would be used in a paper looking at heading, including the terms hedge, long hedge short hedge, options, forwards, futures as well as terms that may be used when hedging in the airline industry is being examined. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of Lloyd Blankfein's leadership strategies. An analysis is made, stressing the importance of transformational leadership to Goldman Sachs. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper is written in three parts. The first part identifies and describes different types of economic system, outlining the characteristics values and the way in which they may be identified. The second part of the paper looks at the way social welfare and industrial policies may impact on the individual and the ...

This 4 page paper looks at the Brazilian economy in 2010 and how it has performed over the previous few years in order to assess general trends. These trends are then considered in the context of the retail industry. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 4 page paper considers the way in which monetary policies, both part-time present, may have an impact on Toyota, with specific attention paid to the way in which demand for Toyota vehicles emerges within an economy. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 7 page paper is a summary of the 2nd chapter of Hookes book Security Analysis and Business Valuation on Wall Street: A Comprehensive Guide to Today's Valuation Methods examining the different professional that undertake securities analysis and the sectors in which they work. The bibliography cites 1 source.

This 3 page paper looks at the models of economic growth that is being used by both Singapore and Hong Kong, and discusses which may be most appropriate for a new developing economy. The bibliography cites 3 sources.