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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 Balloon Payment?

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Keywords: interest rates, debt, loans, reset provision, installment payments, loan refinancing, loan term,

Will Ripple Make a Superior Payment System?

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Keywords: SWIFT, XRP, cross-border payments,

Can Blockchains Reduce Fraud and Failed Payments?

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Keywords: Ripple, push payment, double-spending, multi-signature paymets,

What is Chapter 13?

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Keywords: mortgage payments, liquidation value, repayment plan, Chapter 7, Chapter 13, bankruptcy filings,

What are Periodic Distributions from a 401(k)?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, vesting, age 70 ½, lump sum payment, non-periodic payments, lump sum distributions, withholding,

What should I look for in a good Mortgage Calculator?

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Keywords: financial calculators, mortgage payments, balloon payment, Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM), mortgage refinancing,

Should I consolidate my debt?

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Keywords: debt settlement, debt consolidation, debt relief, loan payment,

What is a Bond Coupon?

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Keywords: interest rates, bonds, bond, bond coupons, coupon payments, investment basics,

What is an Income Bond?

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Keywords: bankruptcy, bonds, coupon payments, corporate bonds, junk bonds, high yield bonds, cumulative frequency,

What is Cash On Delivery?

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Keywords: inventory, e-commerce, electronic banking, electronic payment, Cash on Delivery (COD), merchandise,

Who is a Bill Collector?

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Keywords: bills, credit cards, past-due amount, consolidation agencies, account settlement, debt collector, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, payment-for-deletion,

What is a Dividend Reinvestment Plan?

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

What is a Bond Ladder?

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Keywords: risk, bonds, income, bond ladder, interest rate, coupon payments, bond portfolio strategy,

What is a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)?

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Keywords: mortgage loans, debt consolidation, home equity, balloon payment, Fixed-Rate Home Equity Loan, Home Equity Line Of Credit (HELOC), home equity loans, home loans,

What’s a Defined Benefit Plan?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, lump sum payment, class action lawsuit, enrolled actuary, audit,

What is a Balloon Loan?

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Keywords: reset provision, two-step mortgage, lump sum payment, refinancing risk,

What Happens If I Withdraw Money From my Cash-Balance Plan After I Retire?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, retirement income, defined benefit pension plan, lump sum payment,

What is Dividend Selling?

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Keywords: dividends, dividend capture, ex-dividend date, record date, payment date, dividend selling,

What is Mortgage Interest Deduction?

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Keywords: Adjusted Gross Income (AGI), Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI), Pease phaseout, interest and principal payments,

Can I Withdraw Money From My Pension Plan?

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Keywords: pension, IRS, non-recurring expense, lump sum payment, early withdrawal penalty, enrolled actuary, non-recurring withdrawals, lump sum settlement,

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