MENU

EDU Articles

Ad is loading...

Popular articles

Table of Contents

Help CenterFree Products Premium Products

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

Should I pay for financial planning services?

Continue reading...

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,

What are Bank Fees?

Continue reading...

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

What is a foreign transaction fee?

Continue reading...

Keywords: transaction cost, fees, account fees, overseas, travel, currency conversion charges, dynamic charges, bank branches,

What is a Lifeline Account?

Continue reading...

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

What are No-Load Mutual Funds?

Continue reading...

Keywords: mutual funds, mutual fund fees, commissions, front load, breakpoint, 12b-1, no-load,

How do Advisors Charge and How Much Should I Pay?

Continue reading...

Keywords: financial advisors, present value, fees & commissions, commissions, Assets Under Management (AUM),

Where Do I Find a Financial Advisor?

Continue reading...

Keywords: financial advisors, financial planning, fees & commissions, Assets Under Management (AUM),

What is Chapter 12?

Continue reading...

Keywords: debt, proxies, liquidation value, repayment plan, Chapter 13, creditor protection, farmers only, trustee account, bankruptcy filings, Chapter 12,

What is an Expense Ratio?

Continue reading...

Keywords: mutual funds, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), fees, operating expenses, 12b-1, expense ratio, turnovers, turnover ratio,

What are Load Mutual Funds?

Continue reading...

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 a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA)?

Continue reading...

Keywords: financial planning, asset manager, management fees, commissions, Assets Under Management (AUM),

What is a Lifetime Payout Annuity?

Continue reading...

Keywords: annuities, retirement income, life annuity, joint-life annuities, life with period certain, life only annuity,

Who is the best custodian for my investments?

Continue reading...

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

How Can You Buy a Stock?

Continue reading...

Keywords: investments, portfolio management, stocks, brokerages, investment advisors, custodians, fees & commissions, eTrade, Ameritrade, Charles Schwab, client relationships, checking account,

What are the Expenses Associated with Buying and Holding an Annuity?

Continue reading...

Keywords: annuities, fees, financial vehicles, insurance companies, mortality and expense fees, fund fees, rider fees,

What Happens to My Annuity After I Die?

Continue reading...

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

How do I Buy an ETF?

Continue reading...

Keywords: investments, risk tolerance, volatility, portfolio management, liquidity, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), fees, fees & commissions, commissions,

What are the Expenses Associated with the Purchase of ETFs?

Continue reading...

Keywords: investments, trading expenses, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), fees, fees & commissions, commissions, expense ratio,

What are My Keogh Plan Investment Options?

Continue reading...

Keywords: mutual funds, brokerages, retirement accounts, fees, cash value life insurance, investment options, plan trustee,

Can I Leave My 401(k) With My Former Employer?

Continue reading...

Keywords: retirement accounts, vesting, fees, inactive account, traditional IRAs, rollover, small account fee,

Ad is loading...