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Investing
February 12, 2014

What Are Dividends?

When considering the profit they make on stocks, many investors assess the gains they have obtained based on the appreciation of the stock on the open market or the gains…
Investing
February 12, 2014

How Are Mutual Funds Taxed?

Many people have heard the Benjamin Franklin quote, “In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes.” Mutual fund taxes can be onerous. However, if you understand the complexities…
Investing
February 12, 2014

What Is Stock?

Most people know something about the stock market, but many investors who see stock as a way to get rich quick might not understand exactly what stock is and how…
Investing
February 12, 2014

Zero-Coupon Bonds

Zero-coupon bonds (“zeros”) represent a type of bond that does not pay interest during the life of the bond. Instead, investors buy these bonds at a steep discount from the…
Investing
February 12, 2014

What Types of Bonds Are Available?

Bonds are issued by federal, state, and local governments; agencies of the U.S. government; and corporations. There are three basic types of bonds: U.S. Treasury, municipal, and corporate. Treasury Securities…
Investing
February 12, 2014

What Is a Bond?

When you invest in bonds, you are investing in the debt of a government entity or a corporation. A bond is simply evidence of a debt and represents a long-term…