HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT - HIPAA
The U.S Congress created this act in 1996 that amends both the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and the Public Health Service Act (PHSA) to protect those people covered by health insurance and to set standards for the storage and privacy of personal medical data.
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Progress Billings
A series of invoices prepared at different stages in the process of a major project, in order to seek payment for the percentage of work that has b ...
Single Interest Insurance
Single interest insurance is an insurance policy to protect lenders in case of a default. The security interest in stated property such as cars and ...
Comparative Interest Rate Method
Interest-adjusted technique of getting the cost difference between insurance policies. It illustrates the difference a whole life policy and a decr ...
Philadelphia Stock Exchange - PHLX
PHLX was the first securities exchanged to be formed in the U.S. It was created in 1970, and it trades currency, equity and index options.
Dow Jones Wilshire Mid-Cap Index
Mid-cap subset of the Dow Jones Wilshire 5000 Composite Index. It is comprised of companies ranked 501 to 1,000 in terms of their market capitaliza ...
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So You Want A Job in Financial Careers: A Guide
In this tutorial, we will explore the different kinds of financial careers, the various basics of the financial industry, what you need to do in or ...
Buying a Home: Getting Pre-Approved for a Mortgage
You have determined the amount needed to buy the home of your dreams. Now, figure out the amount a bank can lend you. The rationale behind this is ...
How Much Does a Home Remodeling Cost?
If your house can handle a renovation, the next thing you need to find out is the cost of a home remodeling.
You may nee ...
Choosing Your Bank
Now that you’ve learned the basics of banking and the importance of it, you are now ready to put your money in a bank. But which bank should ...
A Primer on Retirement Planning
Every person dreams of enjoying their lives once they reach their golden years. Most people desire living in a house with a beach front view or a m ...
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