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Maya Ataya

Business

Subsidiary vs. Affiliate: What's the Difference?

Depending on the level of ownership an entity has in a connected business, it may be termed as an affiliate, associate, or subsidiary of a parent company.
Business

What Does Limited (Ltd.) After a Company Name Mean?

Ltd. is a standard abbreviation for "limited," a form of corporate structure available in countries including the U.K., Ireland, and Canada.
Accounting & Finance

What Loan Types Are Not Covered by RESPA?

ACH and wire transfers are types of electronic transfers. They can often be good options when you want to send or receive money.
Accounting & Finance

Cost Principle: What Is It?

The accounting rule known as the "cost principle" states that any assets owned by a company will be valued at their original cost rather than the current market price.
Real Estate

Real Estate Lines of Credit

You probably already know that there are many different financing options available if you invest in real estate.
Business

Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Loans: What Are They?

Loans for businesses are known as commercial and industrial (C&I) loans. They do not necessarily have to be secured, short-term loans.
Business

Business Exit Strategy: Definition, and Examples

An entrepreneur's strategic plan to transfer ownership of a business to investors or another firm is known as a "exit strategy".
Business

The Basics: Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights

Have a brilliant new idea you're confident will bring you fortune? Before putting their creation on the market, every inventor and artist should protect it by obtaining a patent, trademark, or copyright from the government.