An asset constitutes anything that holds monetary value, whether current or future, to a person or organization. Businesses, governments and non-profits all own assets. So do many people. An asset is ...

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 ...

Asset maintenance is a component of asset monitoring designed to increase the lifespan of a company’s machinery, devices, and equipment. The process is important for any business serious about keeping ...

usiness firms use a financial analysis technique called asset vs. liability management (ALM) to mitigate risk due to a mismatch in their assets and liabilities. A mismatch occurs when assets and ...

Learn the main types of investments including stocks, bonds, real estate and ETFs. Understand how each works and how investors use them to build wealth.

Most people tend to form a picture of something specific in their head when they hear the word “asset.” It might be a stack of cash or a luxury vehicle, or even a piece of real estate. These answers ...

James Chen, CMT is an expert trader, investment adviser, and global market strategist. Chip Stapleton is a Series 7 and Series 66 license holder, CFA Level 1 exam holder, and currently holds a Life, ...

Note: This article is part of Morningstar's Guide to Saving for Retirement. An earlier version of this article appeared on Jan. 28, 2016. You've run the numbers to assess whether your current ...