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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,

What is Medicare Part C?

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Keywords: insurance, social security, medical expenses, election period, Disenrollment Period, Dental and Vision coverage, HMO, PPO,

What Rights Does Owning Shares of Corporation Give You?

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Keywords: preferred stock, secondary market, voting shares, board of directors, board member, elections, stock exchanges,

What is the commodity selection index?

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Keywords: commodities, Wilder, Average Directional Movement Rating (ADXR), commodity selection index,

What is a 457 Plan?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, elective deferrals,

What Are the Contribution Limits for my Self-Employed 401(k)?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, saving for retirement, employer contributions, elective deferrals, self-employed individuals,

How Can I Establish a SIMPLE IRA?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, elections, employee benefits, qualified plans, IRS Form 5304, Form 5305, 60 day election,

If I Want to Establish a SIMPLE IRA, Do I Have to Establish One for All Employees of My Business?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, elections, employee benefits, summary plan description, election period, eligibility requirements, SPD,

What is the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission?

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Keywords: energy, consumer protection, market manipulation, energy sector companies, electrical power companies,

What are Large Cap Mutual Funds?

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Keywords: mutual funds, market capitalization, large cap, mega cap, blue chip, low volatility,

What Payout Options Do I Have?

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Keywords: taxation, annuities, retirement accounts, lump sum, lifetime income, joint-life annuities, last-in first-out (LIFO), non-periodic withdrawals, asset preservation, asset protection,

What Happens to My Annuity After I Die?

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Keywords: annuities, insurance, fees, RMDs, death benefit, beneficiaries, market exposure,

What is a Dividend Reinvestment Plan?

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Keywords: stocks, dividends, payment date, Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP),

What is the Glass-Steagall Act?

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Keywords: investment banks, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, Volcker Rule, commercial banking, JP Morgan,

What are Utilities Stocks?

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Keywords: stocks, utilities, infrastructure,

What is a Stock?

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Keywords: stocks, equity, debt, NASDAQ, New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), common stock, secondary market, Initial Public Offering (IPO), voting shares, stock exchanges,

What is a Limited Liability Company (LLC)?

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Keywords: dividends, liability, Limited Liability Company (LLC), self-employment tax, piercing the veil, partnerships, double-taxation, sole proprietors, corporations,

How is the Consumer Price Index (CPI) Calculated?

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Keywords: inflation, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Point-of-Purchase Survey,

What is active management?

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Keywords: benchmark, management fees, active management, alpha, Beta, passive management, SPIVA, index investing,

What Are the Contribution Limits for My SIMPLE IRA?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, saving for retirement, employer contributions, employee contributions,

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