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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 Cash and Cash Equivalents?

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Keywords: liquidity, federal funds rate, accounting, commercial paper, negotiable CDs, repurchase agreements, checks, bills of exchange, petty cash, Certificates of Deposit (CDs),

What is a Bank Draft?

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Keywords: security, verification, Bank Check, Cashier's Check,

What is a Lifeline Account?

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Keywords: checking account, bank account, account fees, low income homebuyers, social mobility,

What are Bank Fees?

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Keywords: inactive account, overdraft, bounced check, maintenance fees, dormant account, wire transfers,

What is Annual Percentage Yield (APY)?

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Keywords: savings, interest rates, debt, loan interest, agreement, yield, checking account,

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,

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 an Account Number?

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Keywords: security, banking, identity theft, account holder, checking account, personal accounts, bank account,

How can I check if my portfolio is diversified?

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Keywords: mutual funds, asset allocation, diversification, investment portfolio, diversifiable risk, asset classes, Diversification Score®,

How often do I check the performance of my portfolio?

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Keywords: investment managers, portfolio management, portfolio performance, investment portfolio, quarterly review,

What are Bank Deposits?

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Keywords: liabilities, paid-in capital, Tier 1 reserves, Reserve Requirements, electronic banking, automatic bill payment, deposits, bank statement,

What is Account Activity?

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Keywords: dividends, inactivity fee, dormant account fee, buying and selling activity, maintenance fees, dormant account,

What is Account Reconcilement?

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Keywords: accounting, fraud, trial balance, general ledger, subsidiary ledger, line-item,

What is Off-Balance-Sheet-Financing?

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Keywords: balance sheet, debt-to-equity, liability, off-balance sheet financing, joint venture,

What is an ABA Routing Transit Number?

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Keywords: banking, electronic banking, bank account, bank statement, routing numbers,

Can I Rollover My 401(k) into an IRA?

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Keywords: retirement accounts, vesting, 401(k)s, IRAs, custodian-to-custodian transfer, in-kind transfer, account fees, direct transfer, account liquidation,

What is a Balance Sheet?

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Keywords: liabilities, assets, balance sheet, accounting, fundamental analysis, value investing, annual reports, debt-to-equity, acid-test ratio,

Can I Rollover My Old 401(k) into a New 401(k)?

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Keywords: retirement accounts, vesting, traditional IRAs, rollover, custodian-to-custodian transfer, in-kind transfer,

What is Ex-Date?

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Keywords: stocks, dividends, ex-dividend date, record date,

What is a CUSIP?

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Keywords: stocks, bonds, CUSIPs,

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