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 ...

Most people tend to form a picture of something specific in their head when they hear the word “asset.” It might be a stack of cash or a luxury vehicle, or even a piece of real estate. These answers ...

Asset maintenance is a component of asset monitoring designed to increase the lifespan of a company’s machinery, devices, and equipment. The process is important for any business serious about keeping ...

Note: This article is part of Morningstar's 2018 Portfolio Tuneup week. An earlier version of this article appeared on Jan. 24, 2017. You've run the numbers to assess whether your current ...

Understanding asset classes aids in tailoring portfolio risks and growth potential. Diversifying investments across asset classes mitigates risk and impacts growth potential. Effective portfolio ...

As assets face increasing threats such as fraud, litigation, market crashes and cyberattacks, proactively protecting your wealth becomes crucial. In the U.S., many families face wealth destruction due ...

IREM’s latest research report, "Real Estate Asset Management: A Process And A Profession," demystifies the field of asset management by summarizing the results of over 90 interviews with real estate ...

Alexandra Twin has 15+ years of experience as an editor and writer, covering financial news for public and private companies. David Kindness is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and an expert in the ...

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...

Asset theft refers to the loss of physical or nonphysical items of value owned by a company. Assets might be stolen by employees or by third parties. The definition of asset theft is sometimes ...

Note: This article is part of Morningstar's February 2016 Tax Relief Week special report. A version of this article appeared on Jan. 28, 2016. You've run the numbers and determined whether your ...