Yet net earnings grew by 22% as a result of cost-cutting and adept financial management.

FORBES: The can-do spirit

Another touchy cost issue: If a financial advisor charges you a percentage of assets under management, he might bill you more for advising on your 401(k) if you use a window.

FORBES: Jumping Out The 401(k) Brokerage Window

Then the investor uses financial analytics to identify the businesses and management teams that demonstrate an awareness of their cost of capital and have a history of deploying their free cash flow in a shareholder value creating fashion.

FORBES: The P/E Problem