Fortunately, an expense tracker can remove much of the hassle. These app-based and online tools help businesses organise receipts, keep tabs on employee spending, handle reimbursement and even ...

The expense ratio of funds matters. Back in 2010, Morningstar found that the best predictor of future returns was a low expense ratio. This beat every other indicator, including Morningstar stars.

We hate them. The companies that build expense management software know that we hate them. They would like things to be different. By Ron Lieber Ron Lieber is still missing an Avis receipt from ...

If you can create — and stick to — a budget, identify cost centers, outsource administrative tasks, establish office procedures and make technology your friend, you will be well on your way to ...

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The expense ratio reflects the percentage of the fund's assets that are used to cover management costs and other administrative fees. Investors should make note of the expense ratio before purchasing ...

Expense ratios can be higher within 401(k) accounts vs. individual accounts Matt Webber is an experienced personal finance writer, researcher, and editor. He has published widely on personal finance, ...

I recently wrote about how unwise people screen for funds, so now I’ll share how smart folks do it. To find good results, you need to go with fundamentals that endure and have predictive power. It all ...

Interest expense for discounted bonds includes amortized discount over the bond's term. Bonds issued at a premium reduce recorded interest expense by amortizing the premium. Bonds sold at face value ...

Ask a beginner retail investor what they think best predicts whether a fund will outperform, and the answers tend to vary. Some point to the long-running dominance of U.S.-focused funds as evidence of ...