SOCIAL SECURITY TAX
Social Security Tax is a tax levied on employers and employees typically collected in the payroll or self-employment tax. The tax is then used as the fund for the Social Security program that pays for retirement and disability benefits of American citizens.
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Thierry Desmarest
Chairman, and former Chief Executive Officer and President of Total, one of the biggest oil and gas firms worldwide. During his tenure, the company ...
Bank Stress Test
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Interest Rate
The amount charged by a lender to a borrower for using assets. Expressed as a percentage of principal, these are usually noted on an annual basis, ...
Cracking
Method of breaking down a larger product into smaller by-products. Used in the oil and gas industry, this can be accomplished by employing various ...
Quasi-Reorganization
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“The early bird catches the worm.” – William Camden
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“How does inflation affect my investments?”
Most investors ask this question, particul ...
Ethical Investing: Corporate Governance
It is important for ethical investors to determine how companies manage themselves and their relations with investors and stakeholders.
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An Introduction to Student Loans
A college education is one of the most essential investment in a person’s life. Unfortunately, in this time and age, it has also become one o ...
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