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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 are the Expenses Associated with Buying and Owning Mutual Funds?

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Keywords: mutual funds, active management, passive management, expense ratio, share classes, CDSC (contingent deferred sales charge),

What are Load Mutual Funds?

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Keywords: mutual funds, fees, fund expenses and fees, sales charges, front load, front-end load, back-end load, contingent deferred sales charge, breakpoint, 12b-1, CDSC (contingent deferred sales charge),

What is “contango?”

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Keywords: portfolio management, commodities, derivatives, Futures, backwardation, spot price, contango,

What are Net Sales?

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Keywords: profit, corporate finance, sales, bottom line,

What is Return on Sales?

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Keywords: margin, fundamental analysis, revenue, EBITDA, sales, operating profits, operating profit margin, capital structure, net sales, return on sales,

How Does a 401(k) Compare With Other Retirement Plans?

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Keywords: retirement accounts, employee benefits, employer contributions, SEPs, SIMPLE IRAs, deferred comp, defined benefit,

What is a Variable Annuity?

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Keywords: capital gains and losses, annuities, insurance, surrender charge, non-qualified accounts, market exposure,

What is a Bill of Sale?

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Keywords: loans, bills, absolute bill of sale, receipt, full consideration, conditional bill of sale, collateral, security bill of sale,

What is a "Breakpoint"?

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Keywords: mutual funds, investment, fees, sales load, mutual fund fees, fees & commissions, breakpoint,

What are the 457 Plan Contribution Limits?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, saving for retirement, Top Hat Plan, 3 year catch-up,

What is adaptive selling?

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Keywords: marketing, sales, e-commerce, formula selling, value proposition, client retention, market psychology, demographics,

What is Income?

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Keywords: dividends, social security, real estate, income, earnings, net income, 401(k), cash equivalents, income taxes, defined contribution, deferred comp, bottom line,

What does Capital Gain Mean?

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Keywords: tax-deferred accounts, real estate, capital gains taxes, profits, Stock,

Why Should I Have a 401(k)?

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Keywords: retirement accounts, pre-tax contributions, payroll deduction, employer contributions, tax-deferred growth, retirement nest egg,

What is a Fixed Annuity?

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Keywords: annuities, insurance, variable annuities, SPIA, deferred annuities, fixed index annuities, guaranteed rate of return,

What is Asset Turnover?

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Keywords: assets, efficiency, sales, market research, turnover ratio,

What Are the Contribution Limits for My SEP IRA?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, saving for retirement, self-employment tax, employer contributions, individual 401(k), employer-sponsored retirement plans,

Why Should I be Extremely Careful with Commodities ETFs?

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Keywords: investments, gold, commodities, contango, oil and gas,

What is a 457 Plan?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, elective deferrals,

What is a Coverdell ESA?

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Keywords: educational expenses, college funding, contribution limits, private school tuition, Coverdell ESA, private school education, beneficiary change, saving for college,

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