IDIOSYNCRATIC RISK
Risk associate to price change in an asset or a small group of assets due to certain circumstances. It has small or no correlation with market risk, hence, it can be substantially eased or eliminated from a portfolio through adequate diversification. Research implies idiosyncratic risk accounts for most risks of a single stock over time.
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Closed-End Mortgage
Restrictive mortgage which cannot be prepaid, refinanced, or renegotiated without settling breakage costs to the lender. This is applicable to home ...
Robinson-Patman Act
Robinson-Patman Act is a federal law passed in 1936 to outlaw price discrimination. This is an amendment to the 1914 Clayton Antitrust Act and is s ...
In Street Name
Brokerage account where the client’s assets and securities are held under the name of the brokerage, not the individual owner. Although the c ...
SWS
Syndrome afflicting individuals with new or sudden wealth, causing an individual stress. Its symptoms include feelings of guilt over good fortune, ...
Trust Property
Assets placed under a trust agreement between a trustor and trustee for a beneficiary. It includes any type of asset such as cash, life insurance p ...
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Who loves to be surprised by the Internal Revenue Services? No one (unless it is a tax refund). The federal agency has its way of shocking taxpayer ...
Student Loans: Federal Loans
Most of the students mull over the idea of maximizing the federal loan availability first before borrowing for college through a private loan. Norm ...
Student Loans: Repaying Debts Faster
Student loans may not be paid overnight, but we want to pay it off in a fastest way possible. Is it possible?
Before anything else, one h ...
Retirement Planning: Creating a Nest Egg
Last time, we discuss the different income sources for building a retirement fund. We shall now tackle the ways to create a retirement nest egg.
A Guide to Your Personal Income Tax: Last-Minute Moves
December 31 is fast approaching. The next thing you know you need to file your income tax return. So before you get swarmed by the hustle and bustl ...
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