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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 Should I Know About Roth IRAs?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, traditional IRAs, age 70 ½, tax-deferral,

What’s So Special about an IRA?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, IRA, tax-deferral, creditor protection, Diversification Score®,

Is Life Insurance a Good Investment?

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Keywords: insurance, estate planning, alternatives, tax-equivalent yield, tax-deferred investment vehicles,

Do I Need Life Insurance?

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Keywords: insurance, cash value life insurance, Modified Endowment Contract (MEC), estate taxes, tax-deferred investment vehicles,

What is a Traditional IRA?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, Roth IRA, tax-deferral, non-deductible IRA, deductible contributions,

How Do Deductible and Non-Deductible IRAs Differ?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, cost basis, Roth IRA, double-taxation, tax-deferral, contribution limits, qualified plans, income limits,

How Does a Health Savings Account Work?

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Keywords: tax deductible, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), tax deferred,

How is a Roth IRA Different from a Traditional IRA?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, tax-deferral, contribution limits, back-door Roth, non-deductible IRA,

What is an Annuity?

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Keywords: annuities, insurance, life insurance, long term care, lifetime income, financial vehicles, variable annuities, fixed annuities, indexed annuities, period income annuities, hybrid annuities,

When Can I Access the Money in my IRA?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, IRS, college funding, tax-deferral, 10% early withdrawal penalty,

What does Capital Gain Mean?

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Keywords: tax-deferred accounts, real estate, capital gains taxes, profits, Stock,

What is Foreign Investment Funds (FIF) tax?

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Keywords: tax-deferral, Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI), tariff tax, New Zealand, Australia, Passive Foreign Investment Corporation Tax (PFIC),

What is Income?

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Keywords: dividends, social security, real estate, income, earnings, net income, 401(k), cash equivalents, income taxes, defined contribution, deferred comp, bottom line,

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,

Which is Better for Me: a Roth or Traditional IRA?

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Keywords: household income, taxation, retirement accounts, age 70 ½, tax-deferral, pretax, after-tax Roth, income limits, tax-free, after-tax, social security taxation, Adjusted Gross Income (AGI),

What is a Fixed Annuity?

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Keywords: annuities, insurance, variable annuities, SPIA, deferred annuities, fixed index annuities, guaranteed rate of return,

What is a 457 Plan?

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Keywords: taxation, retirement accounts, elective deferrals,

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

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

What Should My First Savings Vehicle Be?

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Keywords: investments, Personal Finances, savings, brokerage account, Certificates of Deposit (CDs),

How many financial advisors do I need?

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Keywords: financial advisors, commodities, estate planning, investment portfolio, CPAs, tax planning, asset classes,

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