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The balance of finance
In business terms, a balance sheet is a document that reflects the financial position of a particular institution at a specific time through the application of accounting theory.
This financial analysis is essential to measure the performance that got the business and to identify problems that may arise.
In personal finance is possible to apply the same principle to achieve similar results. We take stock of our economy to know how well we are managing our heritage and how healthy are our finances.
To make a balance we need to take into account two major components of our economy: assets and liabilities.
The balance sheet is calculated by subtracting the liabilities to assets held. That is, what is less what is owed. Read the rest of this entry »