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IntroductionMarket Abbreviations Stock Market Statistics Thinking about Your Financial Future Search for Advisors Financial Calculators Financial Media Federal Agencies and Programs

Investment PortfoliosModern Portfolio Theories Investment Strategy Practical Portfolio Management Info Diversification Ratings Activities Abroad Trading Markets

Investment Terminology and InstrumentsBasics Investment Terminology Trading Bonds Mutual Funds Exchange Traded Funds (ETF)Stocks Annuities

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 Medicare Part C?

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Keywords: insurance, social security, medical expenses, election period, Disenrollment Period, Dental and Vision coverage, HMO, PPO,

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,

What are Periodic Distributions from a 401(k)?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, vesting, age 70 ½, lump sum payment, non-periodic payments, lump sum distributions, withholding,

What if My Life Insurance Doesn’t Pay the Death Benefit to My Survivors?

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Keywords: insurance, estate planning, contestability period, suicide clause,

If I Want to Establish a SIMPLE IRA, Do I Have to Establish One for All Employees of My Business?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, elections, employee benefits, summary plan description, election period, eligibility requirements, SPD,

What is a Bank Statement?

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Keywords: accrual accounting, cash basis, bank account, bank reconciliation statement, accounting period, balance,

What is secondary market?

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Keywords: secondary market, primary market, Initial Public Offering (IPO), waiting period, outstanding shares,

What are the Different Types of Annuities?

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Keywords: annuities, insurance, lifetime income, variable annuities, fixed annuities, indexed annuities, period income annuities, SPIA, deferred annuities, joint-life annuities,

What Payout Options Do I Have?

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Keywords: taxation, annuities, retirement accounts, lump sum, lifetime income, joint-life annuities, last-in first-out (LIFO), non-periodic withdrawals, asset preservation, asset protection,

What is a Life Estate?

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Keywords: estate planning, Medicaid, life tenant, Medicaid look-back period, remainder owner,

What is an Annuity?

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Keywords: annuities, insurance, life insurance, long term care, lifetime income, financial vehicles, variable annuities, fixed annuities, indexed annuities, period income annuities, hybrid annuities,

What is an Account Balance?

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Keywords: savings, credit, in the black, in the red, checking account, personal accounts, business ledger accounts, current account, debit,

What is a Lifetime Payout Annuity?

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Keywords: annuities, retirement income, life annuity, joint-life annuities, life with period certain, life only annuity,

How Much Money Should I Set Aside for Emergencies?

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Keywords: financial calculators, Personal Finances, emergency fund, brokerage account,

When Should I Start Saving Money?

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Keywords: financial calculators, Personal Finances, savings,

How do I Calculate my Expenses?

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Keywords: financial calculators, Personal Finances, savings, assets, expenses, household budgeting,

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 Should My First Savings Vehicle Be?

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Keywords: investments, Personal Finances, savings, brokerage account, Certificates of Deposit (CDs),

How Do I Calculate my Net Worth?

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Keywords: financial calculators, Personal Finances, assets, brokerage account, net worth,

Where do I Get Started in Saving for Retirement?

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Keywords: investments, Personal Finances, retirement accounts, saving for retirement, IRA, 401(k), Roth IRA,

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