Natee Meepian / Getty Images The internal rate of return (IRR) is frequently used by companies to analyze profit centers and decide between capital projects. But this budgeting metric can also ...

For instance, is it possible to make an average 25% rate of return and still not make any money? The answer is “YES!” Hang with me for a math lesson in rates of return. Understanding the ...

Don Mason / Getty Images Your 401(k) plan's rate of return is directly correlated to the investment portfolio you create with your contributions and the current market environment. Each 401(k ...

The average 401(k) rate of return ranges from 5% to 8% per year for a portfolio that's 60% invested in stocks and 40% invested in bonds. Of course, this is just an average that financial planners ...