Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Erika Rasure is globally-recognized as a ...

Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Erika Rasure is globally-recognized as a ...

Reviewed by Robert C. KellyFact checked by Jared EckerReviewed by Robert C. KellyFact checked by Jared Ecker A surplus describes the amount of an asset or resource that exceeds the portion needed and ...

We asked Baker to define surplus. "A surplus means it was available for expenditures," she said. The $1.2 billion was available and the Legislature decided not to spend it and set it aside, she said. ...