4 Basic Calculations Reveal the State of Your Finances

An older survey revealed that almost 40% of Americans described math as their least favorite subject, while a much smaller 23% of Americans described math as their favorite academic discipline.

But some math is simple even for math haters -- and some really simple equations can be really important if you want a clear picture of how you're doing financially.

If you want to better understand your financial life, it's time to get out your calculator and dive right in to calculating four important numbers that reveal almost everything you need to know about your financial health.

Source: Fool.com