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DefinitionEcash was conceived by David Chaum as an anonymous cryptographic electronic money or electronic cash system in 1983. It was realized through his corporation...

What is an earnout and how does it work An earnout is a performance-based bonus that is paid out over time, typically in addition to...

What is 'Earning Assets' Earning assets are income-producing investments that are owned, or held, by a business, institution or individual. These assets...

What is the 'EBITDA-To-Interest Coverage Ratio' The EBITDA-to-interest coverage ratio is a ratio that is used to assess a company's financial durability...

DefinitionA debt income ratio is the percentage of a consumer's monthly gross income that goes toward paying debts. There are two main kinds of...

What is The 'Macaulay Duration' The Macaulay duration is the weighted average term to maturity of the cash flows from a bond....

What is a 'Yankee Bond' A Yankee bond is a bond issued by a foreign entity, such as a bank or company, but is issued...

What Is a Wage Assignment? A wage assignment is an agreement in which an employer assigns its right to a certain amount of wages to...

DefinitionThe Dividend Aristocrats are S&P 500 index constituents that have increased their dividend payouts for 25 consecutive years or more. S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats...

What is EBITDA and how is it calculated EBITDA is an acronym that stands for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization. It is a...