Knowing how much it costs to produce an acre of crops is more important than ever as farmers face ever-tightening margins.

Everyone from consumers to economists to politicians is talking about the cost of living. But what does “cost of living” really mean, and can understanding it help you budget better? Let’s take a ...

We may receive a commission from our partners if you click on a link to review or purchase a product or service. Click to Learn More Calculating the total cost of ownership (TCO) involves comparing ...

The high-low method is used in cost accounting to estimate fixed and variable costs based on a business's highest and lowest levels of activity. By focusing on these extremes, the high-low method ...

People invest with the hope of earning a return over time. But what happens when you choose to sell? Cost basis is key to understanding your tax obligations and the true profit of your investments.

Your payment is calculated based on your chosen interest rate and repayment period. The type of loan (interest-only or amortizing) will determine the loan payment formula and how interest is ...

It’s still largely unknown how potentially rising tariffs will affect the cost of future smartphones. Will companies like Apple pass on expected rising production costs to consumers, or will they ...

Skyrocketing prices might not be top of mind for many consumers this spring, especially in light of significantly lower gas prices at the pump in early May. But many economists warn that consumers ...

Reinvest dividends to buy more shares; consider tax when selling shares accumulated via DRIPs. Dividends received outside IRA are taxable, increasing your stock's tax basis over time. Track cost basis ...

Ann Geier, RN, MS, CNOR, CASC, is senior vice president of operations for Ambulatory Surgical Centers of America. Q: How do we calculate our ASC’s OR utilization costs and what is one thing we can do ...