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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 Earnings Recast?

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

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 Mortgage Company?

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

What is FINRA?

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

What is a Discount Broker?

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

What are My SIMPLE IRA Investment Options?

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

Who is the best custodian for my investments?

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

What is a Market Maker?

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

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 Abandoned Property?

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

What is a Form 2106: Employee Business Expense?

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Keywords: 2106-EZ, unreimbursed expenses, business deductions,

What is IRS Publication 334, Tax Guide for Small Business?

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Keywords: CPAs, Limited Liability Company (LLC), S-Corp, small businesses, tax credits, tax deductions, tax advisors,

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 a Home Office Expense?

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Keywords: deductions, tax deductible, self-employment tax, small businesses, self-employed, business taxes, home office, tax deductions, itemized deductions, self-employed individuals,

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 IRS Publication 544 on Sales and Other Dispositions of Assets?

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Keywords: Fair Market Value (FMV), nontaxable exchange, like-kind exchanges, business interest, tax deductions, capital gains or ordinary gains,

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,

What is an Account Executive?

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Keywords: sales, account manager, advertising, client relationships, repeat business,

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