Sentences with phrase «lower ending balance»

Not exact matches

Actual results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from end customers, which can result in increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality for this business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result in higher production costs and lower margins; our ability to lower costs; the risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the economic and political uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively impact demand for our products; product mix; risks associated with the ramp - up of production of our new products, and our entry into new business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception of our brand and products, resulting in lower demand for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or expectations, resulting in significant additional costs, including costs associated with warranty returns or the potential recall of our products; ongoing uncertainty in global economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability of receivables and other related matters as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks resulting from the concentration of our business among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant customers of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits of the transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all of which could negatively affect product demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization of products under development, such as our pipeline of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-year warranty periods for LED lighting products; risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack of customer acceptance for our products; risks associated with ongoing litigation; and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.

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According to Fidelity, one of the largest administrators of retirement plans in America with ~ 7 million accounts, the average IRA balance — including both traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs — stood at $ 81,100 at the end of 2012, up 53 % from 2008 when balances hit their lowest point since the market meltdown.

Borrowers should keep in mind that lower interest rates at the beginning of a loan result in more actual savings than lower interest rates towards the end of a loan since the principal is lower as time goes by (interest charged is a percentage of the current loan balance).

The downside is that you may end up paying much more in interest, if the smallest balances are also the ones with the lowest interest rates.

Lower tax rates on dividends and capital gains may make the taxable investment more favorable and the difference between taxable and tax - deferred ending balances less.

While shortening duration can help mitigate interest rate risk, another approach to consider is one that balances exposure to the very front end of the curve with exposure to intermediate maturities for additional yield potential and lower volatility, given that rates are likely to rise slowly and stay historically low for the foreseeable future.

But the lower end of that range is likely a lower rate than you're paying for carrying a balance on any of your credit cards.

My average gross savings rate exceeded 50 % for 9 years and the end result is: — 61 % of my wealth has come from saving; and — 39 % from investment return on a balanced low expense low tax portfolio of assets which has achieved a CAGR of 6.9 % over that period.

But if you just keep spending and enjoy the lower payment, you could end up in even more debt at the end of the balance transfer period than when you began.

When low FODMAP fruits are combined with Liddells Lactose Free Yoghurt, you end up with a nourishing and balanced everyday snack that's full of protein, fibre and calcium.

To be really indulgent (and since this dish is so low - fat on its own), stir in a glop of Earth Balance at the end.

The General Fund ended June with a balance of $ 3 billion, which was nearly $ 4.2 billion lower than a year earlier but $ 548.3 million higher than the latest projection.

It is impossible to construct an electoral system that is perfectly fair (1 May 2010, p 28), but low turnout exacerbates the sense of unfairness when a minority government is elected, or when tiny factions end up tipping the balance of power.

A new BYU study finds that consumers experiencing a heightened sense of balance are more likely to weigh the options and go with a product that falls in the middle of the high - end, low - end scale.

Studies that point towards the lower end also rely on simple energy - balance models with constant feedbacks for all forcings — and forcing quantifications that are derived from various modeling exercises.

And if you'd rather just have a nice balance of everything (this tends to be my default recommendation), then just set protein and fat in the middle of their respective ranges, and carbs will end up being in a moderate (neither high nor low) range as a result.

Every time I've tried either a balance or high fat and lower carbs, I end up bloated, tired, cranky, and have a myriad of GI issues.

At the end of this course, you will be able to support clients to improve stress hormone balance, understand lifestyle and environmental contributions to thyroid hormone imbalances, and understand reproductive hormones imbalances such as estrogen dominance, low libido, and painful sex related to perimenopausal low estrogen.

We're still at the low end of the spectrum so you get all the benefits of better blood glucose regulation leading to improved hormone balance and subsequent weight loss.

On balance, it appears to us that, while the «PISA shock» has indeed prompted worthy changes at the low end of German education, it hasn't yet made much difference at the high end.

It's all a big balancing act that usually ends up at a 750 RPM range idle for a typical car, sometimes a bit lower for a big engine, and sometimes up to about double that for small engines.

The takeaway was that the new engine needed to strike a balance between responsive, abundant low - end torque and real - world fuel efficiency.

Of course it's fun sliding a C63 or E63 around at low speeds, but when you want to be quick and smooth they can be frustrating — lacking traction and proving tricky to balance between front - end push and constant wheelspin.

Hi There, Shaking at high speeds is often times related to tires that may be out of balance, low on air, potentially a badly aligned front end or failing suspension components or ball joints.

Through a combination of Computational Fluid Dynamic studies and on - track testing, the end result will be an aerodynamically balanced package, tunable to the low drag demands of Le Mans or the high downforce requirements of Mosport.

High charge pressure balances out the effect of the inherently lower effective stroke volume to create high low - end torque.

In the end, the BRZ crossed the start / finish line 3 / 10ths of a second sooner than the Fiesta, snatching victory from the jaws of defeat thanks to its superior low - to - medium speed handling balance.

It made a very respectable trail vehicle due to its well - balanced and responsive suspension system, and good low - end power.

Trick Flow's ® Track Heat ® EFI Intake Manifolds are computer - engineered to deliver an excellent balance of airflow distribution and velocity to increase low - end torque and provide superior high - rpm...

I tend to discount the 5 star reviews as biased high and the one stars as biased low, and look at the two to four star reviews for balance, but in the end, it's the writing that sells me, not the reviews.

Comparable to some of the lower end cards on our list with respect to length of the 0 % APR introductory rate, the Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express is strong on cash back rewards at supermarkets and gas stations but offers only average balance transfer capabilities.

But three months» of interest, plus a 5 percent flat fee ends up being 8.75 percent — far lower than the 15 percent you might be paying on your existing balances.

The permanent APR after the 0 % period ends is typically lower than those on balance transfer cards with rewards.

If your savings balance is low, and you're counting on Social Security to help make ends meet in retirement, be aware that the monthly check you get might not be enough.

But whatever assumption you make about how you divvy up your portfolio between stocks and bonds, you'll likely end up with a higher return — and an eventual IRA balance — if you stick to low - cost index funds or ETFs.

By keeping a low balance, you minimize the chance that you'll spend more than you can pay off at the end of the month.

Just remember that the lower your initial rate, the less income you'll have to meet your spending needs and the more likely you could end up with a big retirement account balance late in life.

This will make it easier for you to be approved for a card, and may also help you get a lower interest rate for when the interest - free period of the balance transfer card ends.

The lower the interest rate, the faster the principal balance gets paid down on the front end of an amortization schedule so it's important to take this savings into consideration.

If you find a card that offers a low APR for balance transfers, have a plan in place to pay down your debt before the introductory offer ends.

If you know that you will be able to pay off your card balances at the end of the month, then there is no reason for you to be afraid of whether the apr on a card is low or high.

Ending up back in the hole — Whether you transfer your balance onto a 0 % card or consolidate your credit card debt with a loan or lower - rate card, you'll end up with at least one paid - off card in your possession.

The lowest end - of - day balance in an account during a statement cycle; a certain minimum daily balance is often required with interest - bearing accounts to avoid a service charge or qualify for special services.

While shortening duration can help mitigate interest rate risk, another approach to consider is one that balances exposure to the very front end of the curve with exposure to intermediate maturities for additional yield potential and lower volatility, given that rates are likely to rise slowly and stay historically low for the foreseeable future.

If you can't pay that much, you'll want to pay as much as you can to get your balance as low as possible before the introductory period ends.

If you can transfer credit card balances to a card with low interest rates or 0 % APR, then you should take full advantage of this and repay as much of your debts as you can before the introductory offer ends.

Cons: You'll likely end up paying much more in interest, especially if the smallest balances are also the ones with the lowest interest rates.

But the lower end of that range is likely a lower rate than you're paying for carrying a balance on any of your credit cards.

If you do end up in a pinch and need to carry a balance, this card offers one of the lowest APRs available.