Wondering about FIFO vs LIFO? Learn about the two inventory valuation methods and which one is best for you. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

Although rising prices increase the cost of your inventory purchases, rising prices affect LIFO (Last-in, First-out) and FIFO (First-in, First-out) inventory values differently. Each inventory ...

USA TODAY markets reporter Matt Krantz answers a different reader question every weekday. To submit a question, e-mail Matt at [email protected]. Q: How does "LIFO" and "FIFO" affect how much tax ...

When you decide to sell a portion of your holdings in a stock, you have to decide which shares you actually want to sell. Two of the most common methods used in this decision are known as FIFO and ...

In the United States, small businesses can choose from one of several inventory accounting methods, including "first in first out," or FIFO; "last in first out," or LIFO; and average cost. Each of ...

On May 1st, I posted about Haverty’s earnings release. Two things popped out at me in that quarterly report. First, Haverty’s decided to push credit to sell furniture instead of lowering prices and ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Same-store sales, margins, inventory levels — these are some of the metrics investors look at when it comes to ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

How do you decide which emails to respond to first? Your choice can determine how your workday will go, but the options can sometimes lead to indecision (which only slows you down more). In general, ...