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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

Where Do I Buy Life Insurance?

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Keywords: insurance, estate planning, captive agents, online insurance brokerage services, insurance brokers,

What is a Discount Broker?

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

How Can You Buy a Stock?

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

Where Should I Open an IRA?

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Keywords: investments, brokerages, taxation, retirement accounts, real estate, private equity, gold bullion, proprietary products, collectibles, refined gold bullion,

Who is a day trader?

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Keywords: technical indicators, short-term trading, day trading, day traders, trading strategies, discount brokerages,

What are some examples of Investment Instruments I can use?

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Keywords: investment instruments, stocks, annuities, bonds, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), brokerage accounts, Hedge Funds, 401(k),

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 an Account Manager?

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Keywords: client retention, customer service, clientèle, client relationships, know-your-customer,

How Do I Know that Life Insurance Companies are Reliable?

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Keywords: insurance, estate planning, Moody's, Fitch, BBB, agent compensation,

What is the Series 63?

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Keywords: regulations, self-regulatory organization (SRO), securities licensing, Series 7,

What is a Mortgage Company?

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Keywords: 2008, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, subprime meltdown, mortgage loans, mortgage brokers,

What are the Withdrawal Rules From My 457 Plan?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, 10% penalty, rollovers, separation from service, governmental 457s, non-governmental 457s,

What is FINRA?

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Keywords: financial advisors, brokerages, FINRA, broker-dealers,

Who is the best custodian for my investments?

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

What Does Maintenance Margin Mean?

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Keywords: stocks, equity, margin, brokerage account, maintenance margin,

What is the “Life Only” Option on Annuities?

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Keywords: taxation, annuities, insurance, retirement accounts, life with cash refund,

Can I Make Early Withdrawals From My 401(k)?

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Keywords: retirement accounts, IRAs, in-service withdrawals, 10% early withdrawal penalty, 401(k) loans, hardship withdrawals,

What is a Broker-Dealer?

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Keywords: liquidity, FINRA, investment banks, broker-dealers, Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), custodian, investment brokerage houses,

How Should I Invest my First Thousand Dollars Saved?

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Keywords: investments, emergency fund, S&P 500, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), brokerage account, investment basics,

What is Second-To-Die Life Insurance?

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Keywords: insurance, estate planning, estate taxes, irrevocable trusts, survivorship policies,

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