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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

What is an Accountant’s Opinion?

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Keywords: Qualified Opinion, Unqualified Opinion, Disclaimer of Opinion, Adverse Opinion, audit,

How Do Deductible and Non-Deductible IRAs Differ?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, cost basis, Roth IRA, double-taxation, tax-deferral, contribution limits, qualified plans, income limits,

What is an option?

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Keywords: derivatives, expiration date, in the money, Out of The Money (OTM), calls, puts, options, underlying,

What is a put option?

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Keywords: portfolio management, hedging, stop-loss, calls, puts, options, stop-limit, writing puts,

What is a call option?

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Keywords: portfolio management, derivatives, in the money, Out of The Money (OTM), calls, puts, options, intrinsic value,

What are option strategies?

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Keywords: portfolio management, spread, derivatives, straddle, options,

What Part of the Contribution into My IRA is Tax-Deductible?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI), qualified plans, income limits, phase-out, deductible contributions,

What are My Self-Employed 401(k) Investment Options?

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Keywords: mutual funds, retirement accounts, qualified plans, over-trading, self-employed individuals,

What is Form 1099-Q?

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Keywords: Coverdell ESA, 529 Plan, qualified educational expenses,

How are option prices computed?

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Keywords: volatility, portfolio management, implied volatility, strike price, options, time decay, binomial trees, Black-Scholes,

What are the basics of options?

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Keywords: long position, strike price, short position, calls, puts, options, open interest, open position, closed position, option chain,

Can I Take a Loan From My Pension Plan?

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Keywords: taxation, pension, early withdrawals, enrolled actuary, qualified plan loans, inherent value,

What is a short position in options trading?

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Keywords: hedging, margin, shorting, long and short positions, options,

Who Can Put Money into an IRA?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, Roth IRA, contribution limits, qualified plans, income limits, phase-out, traditional 401(k),

Can I Take a Loan From my Cash-Balance Plan?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, qualified plans, plan loans, qualified plan loans,

What is the minimum investment in a typical hedge fund?

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Keywords: hedging, alternative investments, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), accredited investor, Hedge Funds, minimum initial investment, qualified buyer,

What Happens If I Withdraw Money From My Cash-Balance Plan Before I Retire?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, vesting, 10% early withdrawal penalty, 59 ½ rule, qualified plan loans,

How can I invest in hedge funds?

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Keywords: mutual funds, hedging, alternative investments, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), accredited investor, fund management, Hedge Funds, minimum initial investment, qualified buyer, Investment Company Act of 1940, non-accredited investor,

How Can I Establish a SIMPLE IRA?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, elections, employee benefits, qualified plans, IRS Form 5304, Form 5305, 60 day election,

Are Social Security Benefits Taxed?

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Keywords: taxation, social security, 401(k), municipal bonds, IRAs, qualified plans, muni bonds, income threshold limits, combined income, non-taxable interest, taxable income,

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