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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

Who Establishes a 401(k)?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, fiduciary standard, fiduciary, custodian, top-heavy testing, HCE, Average Deferral Percentage (ADP), sponsor, Department of Labor, administrator, bookkeeper,

What are the 401(k) Contribution Limits?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, contribution limits, top-heavy testing, NHCEs, cost-of-living adjustments, excess contributions,

Who Administers a 401(k)?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, IRS, open architecture plans, third party administrator, ERISA, TPA, Highly Compensated Employees (HCEs),

What is a Matching Contribution?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, vesting, fringe benefits, employer match, ERISA, Highly Compensated Employees (HCEs), top-heavy, employer contributions, golden handcuffs,

What is Publication 15-b on Fringe Benefits?

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Keywords: Highly Compensated Employees (HCEs), disability, cafeteria plan, group benefits, group life,

Should I Buy the Same Companies Warren Buffett is Buying?

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Keywords: financial advisor, investment portfolio, Warren Buffett, stock research, market news,

What does “Buy to Close” Mean?

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Keywords: expiration date, covering a short, short, open interest, sell to close, buy to close, writing options, selling to open, buying to open,

What is Form 5405: Repayment of First-Time Homebuyer Credit?

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Keywords: first-time homebuyers, First Time Homebuyer Credit (FTHBC), First Time Homebuyer Look-UP Tool, homeowners insurance,

What is a bear straddle?

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Keywords: speculation, Nick Leeson, Rogue Trader, Barings, short straddle, long straddle,

What is a short sale?

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Keywords: short sell, margin call, bearish, covering,

What is the Home Market Effect?

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Keywords: macroeconomics, trade balance, monopolies, trade imbalance, comparative advantage, infrastructure, trade theory,

Should I Listen to Commentators on Financial News Programs?

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Keywords: financial media, radio, internet, satellite, investment apps and websites, market news,

How Does a 401(k) Work?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, broker-dealers, RMDs, ERISA, TPA, custodian company, participation rates, top-heavy testing, safe harbor plans,

What is a short position?

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Keywords: covering, short interest, settlement, short position,

What is Chapter 12?

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Keywords: debt, proxies, liquidation value, repayment plan, Chapter 13, creditor protection, farmers only, trustee account, bankruptcy filings, Chapter 12,

Is there any merit to the “Elliot market waves theory?”

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Keywords: portfolio theories, technical analysis, investor sentiment, behavioral economics, modern portfolio theory, trend analysis, technical trading, Elliot Waves, Fourier Analysis, Fibonacci, Elliot Waves Theory,

What are Specialty Funds?

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Keywords: mutual funds, market industries, alternative investments, specialty funds,

What is a naked put?

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Keywords: portfolio management, liquidity, short selling, options, writing options, naked call, assignment, short put, covered put,

What does 'short covering' mean?

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Keywords: securities, risk, short covering, covering a short,

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,

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