Many people are familiar with inflation. The idea that, every year, prices for the things you buy get a little bit higher. But what if those things were items from the carol, “The Twelve Days of Christmas?” Let’s just say, you might want to consider one less swan-a-swimming. [...]

For non-finance professionals, the thought of talking data, forecasts, and valuations can seem daunting. But understanding the financial implications of your decisions and clearly communicating those decisions to key stakeholders can help advance your career. If you want to brush up on the basics, here are 14 financial terms and definitions you should know. [...]

Golf can teach you about more than networking—read on for four business lessons you can learn on the links. [...]

Russia is set to become the world’s first country to issue state-backed virtual currency – the CryptoRuble. In Russia, the measure aims to both curtail the misuse of virtual currencies for illegal activities and bring virtual transactions under the tax net, but for the rest of the world, it is another sign that cryptocurrencies are becoming increasingly important in everyday life. [...]

The Finance team explains the difference between options and futures with the help of an ancient Greek story about olive presses. [...]