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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 Does it Mean to have a "Duty of Best Execution"?

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Keywords: stocks, trading, duty of best execution, compliance,

What is a Discount Broker?

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

What are Hardship Withdrawals from my 401(k)?

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Keywords: retirement accounts, vesting, 401(k)s, 10% early withdrawal penalty, IRS Code, 403(b)s, 457 plans,

Who are Some of the More Well-Known Investment Managers?

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Keywords: market statistics, investment managers, money manager, Warren Buffett, best-efforts,

What if I Need the Money in My 401(k) Before I Retire?

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Keywords: retirement accounts, vesting, IRS, in-service withdrawals, early withdrawal exemptions, 10% early withdrawal penalty, Rule 72(t),

Is there such a thing as a “presidential election cycle” impact on stocks?

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Keywords: portfolio theories, superstition, correlation, calendar effects, market trends, Elliot Waves, elections, market timing, government employees,

How Does Vesting Work?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, vesting, employer match, cliff vesting, graduated vesting, employer contributions,

What are the Vesting Rules for my SEP IRA?

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Keywords: retirement accounts, vesting, employer contributions,

What Are the Vesting Rules for My SIMPLE IRA?

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Keywords: vesting, 10% early withdrawal penalty, retirement accounting, Two Year Rule, 25% penalty,

What is Life Expectancy?

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Keywords: actuaries, mortality pool, Life Expectancy at Birth (LEB),

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 are the Vesting Rules for My Self-Employed 401(k)?

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Keywords: retirement accounts, vesting, IRS, 10% early withdrawal penalty, early withdrawal penalty, self-employed individuals,

What are the Vesting Rules for My Keogh Plan?

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Keywords: retirement accounts, vesting, cliff vesting, graduated vesting, employer contributions, matching contributions, profit-sharing plan, QACA, Keogh,

What is an Account Executive?

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

What is an Accounting Standard?

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Keywords: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), IFRS, IRS, accounting practices, best practices,

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 Lump-Sum Distribution from a 401(k)?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, vesting, rollover, tax-advantaged accounts, trustee-to-trustee transfers, mandatory 20% witholding,

For How Long Will I Receive My Social Security Benefits?

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Keywords: pension, social security, cash flows, Social Security Trust Fund, actuaries, reduction of benefits, life expectancy,

What are the Vesting Rules for My Money Purchase/Profit Sharing Plan?

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Keywords: retirement accounts, vesting, cliff vesting, graduated vesting,

What is the SEC?

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Keywords: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), FINRA, NASD, insider trading, illegal activities,

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