Financial words you should know
Subtitle: over 1,000 essential investment, accounting, real estate and tax words
By: Michele Cagan and P.T. Shank
Contributors: Shank, P. T.
Publisher: Adams Media Corp
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Avon, Massachusetts
Language: eng
Number of pages: 244
ISBN-13: 9781440520440; 9781440520433; 9781283482714; 9781605500355
Subjects: Finance; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
Description: With recent investment firms closing and the stock market falling at record levels, understanding the language of finance is more important than ever. Too few people truly understand what happens to their money simply because they do not understand the language and concepts of finance. This guide defines the most important terms in plain English such as: Secondary market; Controlling interest; Mid-cap stock; Debt financing; Float time. Each term will be clearly defined, include a pronunciation key, and an example of usage. This book ensures you will know money in no time!