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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 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 Bond Purchase Agreement?

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Keywords: investment banks, dealer firm, selling agreement, firm-commitment, best-efforts, all or none, minimum maximum, market-out clause,

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 is a Market Maker?

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

What are My SIMPLE IRA Investment Options?

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

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,

Who is the best custodian for my investments?

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

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 Form 8891?

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Keywords: Form 1040, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Canada, Form 114, FBAR, private letter ruling, Canadian-Americans,

What kind of venture capital funds exist?

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Keywords: asset allocation, alternative investments, startups, venture capital, VC firm, seed money, going public, capital structure,

What are Accounting Records?

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Keywords: accounting firms, invoices, fraud prevention, receipt, paper trail, audit,

What is a Run Rate?

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Keywords: valuation, historical performance, treasury stock, warrant, employee stock options, employee equity incentive program, depleted, run rate, overhang, burn rate, grants,

What is Form 1045: Application for a Tentative Refund?

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Keywords: Form 1040, self-employed, NOL carry-back, carry-back claims,

What is a naked call?

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Keywords: portfolio management, covering a short, options, open interest, buy to close, buy to cover, naked call, breakeven price, brokerage firm rules, unlimited risk, unlimited loss,

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,

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 is the Investment Advisors Act of 1940?

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Keywords: securities, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), regulations, FINRA, Futures, SEC registration, financial institutions, Investment Advisers Act of 1940, IARD, Form ADV,

What is Form 8282: Donee Information Return?

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Keywords: Form 990, Form 8283 Section M Donee Acknowledgement, charitable organizations, Form 1098-C,

What are the IRS Guidelines for Filing a Form 4868 Tax Return Extension?

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Keywords: IRS, Form 1040, SEP IRA, Form 1040-EZ, late penalty,

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