An asset constitutes anything that holds monetary value, whether current or future, to a person or organization. Businesses, governments and non-profits all own assets. So do many people. An asset is ...

Personal assets include anything you own that has monetary value, personal value, or both. Assets play an important role in determining your net worth and estate planning. Many or all of the products ...

Publicly traded corporations are required to publish quarterly balance sheets that allow shareholders to compare a company’s assets with its liabilities. It’s also a good practice for private ...

How many asset classes are there? An asset class is a group of investments with similar financial characteristics. As a result, they react similarly to market events. Asset classes are the building ...

Editor's note: A version of this article was initially published on March 2, 2017. It is part of Morningstar's Tax and IRA Guide special report. You've run the numbers and determined whether your ...