| What Is A DRIP? |
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| The acronym "DRIP" refers to a dividend reinvestment program. By participating in a DRIP, an investor can use his or her dividends on shares of stock in a corporation to purchase additional shares of stock. More... |
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| Stock Market Crashes |
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| For many investors, a stock market crash can mean the loss of a lifetime of savings. While we have experienced only two significant crashes in United States history, it is important for investors to know something about the crashes and to understand the market factors that caused the crashes. The crashes took place in October 1929 and October 1987. More... |
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| The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and the Federal Trade Commission - Overview |
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| The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Financial Modernization Act of 1999 is a federal law that is designed to protect the privacy of consumer information in the possession of financial institutions. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is authorized to enforce the Act against certain financial institutions that are significantly engaged in providing financial products or services to consumers.More... |
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| National Do Not Call Registry - Exemptions |
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| The Do Not Call provision of the Federal Telemarketing Sales Rule does not apply to calls by political organizations, charities, telephone surveyors, or companies with whom the consumer has an existing business relationship.
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| The Safeguards Rule - FTC Recommendations Regarding Information Systems |
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| As part of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued the Safeguards Rule. The Safeguards Rule requires financial institutions to implement a security plan to protect customer information. More... |
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