Personal Finance

By Anonymous (not verified), 28 June, 2018
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What Is a Blockchain?

Some basic information about blockchain can help you recognize and avoid investment schemes that might reference blockchain technology in an attempt to lure you into sending money.

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FINRA Staff and the BBB Institute ([email protected])
By Anonymous (not verified), 21 June, 2018
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Summer Solstice Financial Checkup

We're closing in on the longest day of the year. That means the year is half over. Here's something all of us can put on our Summer Solstice checklist: check in on the progress of your 2018 financial goals.

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Pete Chandler ([email protected])
By Anonymous (not verified), 31 May, 2018
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Virtual Currencies

Social and traditional media have been abuzz with articles and information about the rising phenomenon of virtual currencies. Before you make any investment decisions, it is critical to understand some of the concepts underlying this emerging world of virtual currencies.

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By FINRA Staff and the BBB Institute ([email protected])
By Anonymous (not verified), 22 May, 2018
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Credit Cards and Investing

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently issued an investor alert listing some of the risks associated with using credit cards to buy investments or to fund an investment account.

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Erika Karell ([email protected])
By Anonymous (not verified), 15 May, 2018
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Grads Student Debt

Congratulations, Class of 2018, you did it! But the hard work for many of you has just begun. Now, it's time to think about paying down student loan debt. With the average student debt burden hovering around $40,000, that's no small task. Here's what you need to know.

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[email protected] (FINRA Staff)
By Anonymous (not verified), 10 May, 2018
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Gender, Generation and Financial Knowledge

Across generations, women trail men in financial knowledge—but the gap may be closing. This Mother's Day, here are some tips to keep that momentum going.

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Erika Karell ([email protected])
By Anonymous (not verified), 3 May, 2018
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Volatility Investing

Volatility-linked exchange-traded products are not designed to be used as buy-and-hold investments—and they can quickly lose some or all of their value in a very short time.

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FINRA Staff ([email protected])
By Anonymous (not verified), 26 April, 2018
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Market Cap

There are many different ways to group and classify stocks. Market capitalization, a measure of a company's value, is one of them. Here's a look at some of the ways you can use market cap and a look at some of the measurement's limitations.

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Kaitlyn Kiernan ([email protected])