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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 a Mortgage Broker?

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Keywords: mortgage, mortgage loans, lenders, loan underwriting, mortgage brokers,

What is Cash Collateral?

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Keywords: broker, short selling, margin, loans, lending, cash, collateral, collateral account,

What is a Broker-Dealer?

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Keywords: liquidity, FINRA, investment banks, broker-dealers, Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), custodian, investment brokerage houses,

What is a Discount Broker?

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Keywords: stocks, trading, trade execution, discount brokerages,

What is a Mortgage Company?

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Keywords: 2008, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, subprime meltdown, mortgage loans, mortgage brokers,

Who is the best custodian for my investments?

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Keywords: investments, securities, margin, fees, broker-dealers, custodians, asset classes,

What is FINRA?

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Keywords: financial advisors, brokerages, FINRA, broker-dealers,

What is Abandoned Property?

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Keywords: broker-dealers, escheatment, abandoned 401(k), inactive account, abandoned property,

What are My SIMPLE IRA Investment Options?

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Keywords: mutual funds, retirement accounts, IRA, broker-dealers, ERISA,

How Can You Buy a Stock?

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Keywords: investments, portfolio management, stocks, brokerages, investment advisors, custodians, fees & commissions, eTrade, Ameritrade, Charles Schwab, client relationships, checking account,

What is a Market Maker?

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Keywords: securities, trading, broker-dealers, investment basics, market makers,

What is Mortgage Fallout?

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Keywords: secondary market, economics, Collateralized Mortgage Obligation (CMO), production analysis, secondary mortgages, mortgage brokers, mortgage companies, production metrics,

What is an Earnings Recast?

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Keywords: privately-held companies, adjusted earnings, Cash Flow Statement, going public, business brokers,

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,

Should I pay for financial planning services?

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Keywords: financial calculators, financial planning, fiduciary standard, fees, supply and demand, Certified Financial Planner (CFP), broker-dealers, custodians, fees & commissions, commissions, fee-only, fee-based, advisor compensation, inherent value,

Where Do I Buy Life Insurance?

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Keywords: insurance, estate planning, captive agents, online insurance brokerage services, insurance brokers,

How Much Money Does the Government Have Invested in Social Security?

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Keywords: social security, baby boomers, OASI Trust Fund, DI Trust Fund,

What are My SEP IRA Investment Options?

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Keywords: mutual funds, retirement accounts, broker-dealers, custodians, open architecture plans, brokerage platforms, mutual fund families,

Where Should I Open an IRA?

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Keywords: investments, brokerages, taxation, retirement accounts, real estate, private equity, gold bullion, proprietary products, collectibles, refined gold bullion,

What Does Maintenance Margin Mean?

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Keywords: stocks, equity, margin, brokerage account, maintenance margin,

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