Tuesday, September 27, 2011

APY vs. APR

Please post about the following link on APY and APR by Sunday night (10/2/11). We are asking you to post your short blog (75-150 words) by Sunday night because APY is a concept you should understand for the test that you will be taking Monday night.

Use the following link and read the article:
http://www.investopedia.com/articles/basics/04/102904.asp#axzz1ZBF2kbsj

Monday, September 12, 2011

Motorola Ratios and Investopedia Articles

Please read the following paper on Motorola. You will learn about how financial ratios are used. We understand that this paper is a little outdated but that is O.K. because ratio analysis is used the same way today.

If you do not feel as ambitious to read the Motorola case, make sure to read the much shorter article on financial ratios from Investopedia.

After you read the article, please comment on it with your thoughts. Like we mentioned, you can either comment with your own opinion or on someone else's comment.

http://ro.uow.edu.au/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1025&context=commpapers&sei-redir=1#search=%22use%20ratios%20financial%20analysis%20article%22

http://www.investopedia.com/exam-guide/cfa-level-1/financial-ratios/uses-limitations-ratios.asp#axzz1Xq9azbBn

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Students in Money Management's Round Table Discussion

Please comment on the discussion that took place at the Round Table or on any other student's response to the discussion. This post is going to be considered extra credit (1/2 pt. for the post, 1/2 pt. for attending).