NON-QUALIFYING INVESTMENT
Investments which do not qualify for any level of tax-deferred or tax-exempt status. They are made with after-tax money. They are purchased and held in tax-deferred accounts, trusts or plans.
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Benjamin Graham
He is the “Father of Value Investing”. He has a book titled “The Intelligent Investor” that gained recognition for the best ...
Inflation Swap
Derivative that transfers inflation risk from one party to another in order to neutralize the possibility of high inflation levels. In this swap, o ...
Blue Collar Trader
Individual with another source of income and trades to create a savings plan or generate bonus. Such traders seek to earn smaller returns. Since th ...
Bellwether
A sign that displays the possible presence of a trend is called Bellwether. The efficiency and achievements of particular companies/bonds and stock ...
Defensive Stock
Defensive stocks remain stable during the various phases of the business cycle. During recessions they tend to perform better than the market; howe ...
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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 ...
Ethical Investing: Instruments for Ethical Investing
The investment instruments available to ethical investors are similar to those available to all other investors, including bonds, exchange-traded f ...
Connection of Inflation and Interest Rates
We cannot simply ignore the connectivity of inflation and interest rates. Both items are interrelated. So, whenever there is a news item about a co ...
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 ...
Student Loans: Consolidating Private Loans
Fixed interest rates.
That is one viable reason for consolidating private loans although you are not mulling over that option. Private lo ...
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