STRAW BUYING
Making a purchase on behalf of an individual who cannot do the purchase, and the buyer has no intention of controlling or using the item. It is an illegal practice in many cases.
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Clearing Fee
Fee a clearing house charges for its services. Often associated with futures trading, it include both brokerage fee and clearing fee.
Real Estate Investment Trust - REIT
A security that sells like a stock on the major exchanges and invests in real estate directly, either through properties or mortgages. REITs receiv ...
Sweetheart Deal
Agreement, merger, or sale in which one party offers the other party a very appealing terms and conditions. Normally, the terms and conditions are ...
Filing Status
A category that determines the type of tax return form a person will use.
The five filing statuses are:
Single filer
Electronic Funds Transfer Act
Federal law which gives protection to consumers engaged in transferring funds through electronic methods. The methods include debit cards, automati ...
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Ethical Investing: Leaving an Ethical Imprint
After selecting the rightful ethical investments and making it work, it is about to decide how to disburse your assets after you die. You have two ...
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 ...
Renovate or Move?
You have a well-furnished home with a garden full of flowers and plants. Imagine sharing your beautiful abode, which has four bedrooms, a kitchen, ...
Retirement Planning: Maximizing the Power of Compounding
“The early bird catches the worm.” – William Camden
Buying a Home: Determining the Amount You Can Afford
You have decided to buy a house, choose the best location, and select a home suitable for you needs. It is high time to determine the amount you ca ...
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