Disagreement over money is a common source of tension for couples and an oft cited reason of divorce. Fortunately, there are things couples can do to bridge the investment style gap and keep the peace. Here are four tips to help you keep the harmoney in your relationship.
Service members or dependents may receive one-time lump sum payments for injuries, loss of life, insurance, or lawsuit proceeds. These payments can replace lost future income, so take steps to ensure they provide a long-term benefit for your family. To make the most of military benefits and lump sum payments consider these tips.
Women’s financial influence is growing, but they may not be making the most of their increased financial power. Investing can seem intimidating, but it doesn’t need to be. Here are five ways women can take charge of their financial futures.
Investment professionals might hold a variety of designations and other credentials, offered by a multitude of organizations. FINRA’s Professional Designations Database provides information about many of the designations you might see used, including the prerequisites and other requirements for obtaining and holding such designations
Brokerage accounts allow investors to buy and sell numerous types of investments. When opening a brokerage account, investors have two main options: a cash account or a margin account. The difference between them is how and when you pay for your investments.As the name suggests, when you buy securities with a cash account, you must do so using cash, paying for the purchase in full. If you want to
Like any other investment, employee stock awards come with risks. What should you consider if your company grants you a stock award or you're considering a job that includes equity compensation?
When thinking about investing, one consideration is whether to invest funds all at once or over a period of time. If you choose the latter route, you might be opting for an investment strategy called dollar-cost averaging, in which you invest your money in equal portions, at regular intervals, regardless of the ups and downs in the market.
These days many investors are trading online, whether through the Internet or through other electronic means, such as a mobile app. This may sound pretty straight forward, but there continues to be some common misconceptions about online trading. Here are four myths in need of busting.
A critical function performed by FINRA Office of General Counsel (OGC) staff is to provide broker-dealers, attorneys, registered representatives, investors, and other interested parties with interpretive guidance relating to FINRA's rules. OGC staff provides such guidance both orally and in writing.
June 15, 2021FINRA President and CEO Robert Cook and Vice President of Member Relations and Education Kayte Toczylowski are joined by FINRA senior staff to discuss cybersecurity issues affecting the industry and effective practices.Speakers:Robert Cook, FINRA President and Chief Executive OfficerKeith Bettencourt, Specialist Manager, Member SupervisionWyatt Hamilton, Associate Principal Risk
