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Technical Analysis and TradingAnalysis Basics Technical Indicators Trading Models Patterns Trading Options Trading Forex Trading Commodities Speculative Investments

Cryptocurrencies and BlockchainBlockchain Bitcoin Ethereum Litecoin Ripple Taxes and Regulation

RetirementSocial Security Benefits Long-Term Care Insurance General Retirement Info Health Insurance Medicare and Medicaid Life Insurance Wills and Trusts

Retirement Accounts401(k) and 403(b) Plans Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA)SEP and SIMPLE IRAs Keogh Plans Money Purchase/Profit Sharing Plans Self-Employed 401(k)s and 457s Pension Plan Rules Cash-Balance Plans Thrift Savings Plans and 529 Plans and ESA

Personal FinancePersonal Banking Personal Debt Home Related Tax Forms Small Business Income Investments IRS Rules and Publications Personal Life Mortgage

Corporate BasicsBasics Corporate Structure Corporate Fundamentals Corporate Debt Risks Economics Corporate Accounting Dividends Earnings

What is an Accounting Period?

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Keywords: accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), IFRS, quarterly review, IRS, business financial reports, fiscal year, 52-53 week year, 4-4-5 calendar, 13-week quarter,

What does “Buying on Weakness” Mean?

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Keywords: trend reversal, buying on weakness, sell on strength, buy low / sell high,

What is Earnings Season?

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Keywords: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Earnings Per Share (EPS), quarterly review, fiscal year, earnings forecast, earnings season, positive and negative earnings surprise,

What is a bear market?

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Keywords: S&P 500, bearish, bear market, recession, indicators, sentiment,

What is a Bear Squeeze?

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Keywords: bearish, covering a short, uptrend, short-selling, buy to cover, buying pressure, bull run, bear squeeze,

What is “adding to a loser”?

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Keywords: bullish, fundamental analysis, value investing, oversold, buying on weakness, price rebounds, adding to a loser,

What is the Size of our National Debt?

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Keywords: economy, U.S. Treasuries, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), fiscal year, money supply,

What is the “Life with Period Certain” Option?

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Keywords: taxation, annuities, insurance, retirement accounts, years certain, life with cash refund, life with period certain,

How Do I Invest Money in My Pension?

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Keywords: asset allocation, retirement accounts, pension, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PGBC), pensioners, spousal survivorship pension, years certain,

What Happens If I Withdraw Money From My Pension Plan After I Retire?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, pension, spousal survivorship pension, years certain, non-recurring withdrawals,

What is a Loss?

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Keywords: investments, profit, losses, operating expenses, fiscal year, infrastructure,

What are market cycles?

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Keywords: trends, trend analysis, cycles, Elliot Waves, fiscal year, market research,

What is Profit and Loss (P&L) Statement?

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Keywords: profit, losses, balance sheet, corporate finance, corporate profit, financial statement, income statement, quarterly review, fiscal year, Profit and Loss Statement (P&L),

What is the Price to Sales Ratio (P/S Ratio)?

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Keywords: market capitalization, valuation, ratios, price to sales ratio, stock price, fiscal year, Price to Sales Ratio (P/S Ratio),

What is a 10-k?

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Keywords: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), equity, annual reports, 10-K, 10-Q, due diligence, fiscal year,

What Are the Vesting Rules for My SIMPLE IRA?

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Keywords: vesting, 10% early withdrawal penalty, retirement accounting, Two Year Rule, 25% penalty,

What are the 403(b) Contribution Limits?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, 401(k)s, catch-up contributions, 15-year rule, service-based catch-up,

What are the Withdrawal Rules for My SIMPLE IRA?

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Keywords: household income, retirement accounts, RMDs, early withdrawal penalty, Two Year Rule, Rule 72(t),

What are the Tax Implications for Taking Money Out of a Roth IRA?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, age 59 ½, early withdrawal penalty, 59 ½ rule, 5-year rule, qualified withdrawals,

What is the High-Low Index?

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Keywords: bullish, bearish, record high, record high percent, Simple Moving Average (SMA), new lows vs new highs,

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