TRANSUMER
Consumer who gives more importance on experience than ownership. Transumers are pressed by experiences related to using a product than possessing it, thus renting these items if possible. These individuals have shorter attention spans and are younger than conventional consumers.
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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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In the previous tutorial, we outlined the significance of retirement. Now, let’s talk about the how in retirement planning.
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Introduction to Inflation
I asked my grandparents about the cost of living during World War II. They told me people during that period could buy a house for $5,000, a car fo ...
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 ...
A Guide to Your Personal Income Tax: Papers
Documentation is the most significant part of taxation. If you do not properly account your income and expenses, chances are you will likely miss o ...
Defining Inflation
Inflation is the sustained increase in the overall level of products and services in an economy over a particular time period. Expressed as percent ...
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| 14:15 | Housing Starts | Feb | |
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| 14:30 | NY Fed Empire State manufacturing index | Mar |
