MINIMUM ESSENTIAL COVERAGE
A health insurance policy a person needs to comply health coverage requirements stated in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), U.S. health reform that was enacted on March 23, 2010. Individuals who fail to maintain minimum basic coverage may need to pay the penalty in 2014 and equal to 1% of their annual household income, or $95 per person ($47.50 for children). This rate raises every year.
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The abbreviation for the Philippine Peso, currency of the Philippines.
Whitewash Resolution
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Shareholder Letter
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Bullion Market
Forum in which traders purchase and sell pure gold and silver. Primarily an over-the-counter market, it operates 24 hours a day in which most tradi ...
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The assets you select to invest in will depend on numerous factors, including your risk appetite and investment timeframe. The two primary factors ...
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In the United States, the inflation rate was 0.2% through the 12 months ended July. In the United Kingdom, inflation was 0.1% in July.
Inflation and Investments
“How does inflation affect my investments?”
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Buying a Home: Getting Into the Escrow Process
You write an offer and the seller accepts it. Deal closed. It is about time to go through the escrow process. Why does a buyer need to undergo this ...
Ethical Investing: Activism and Advocacy of Shareholders
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