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Introduction to Investing International Investing Strategies for the Sophisticated Investor Introduction Investment Basics Stocks Mutual Funds Money Market Securites The Bond Market Additional Reading Introduction Characterizing the Global Markets International Bonds vs. US Bonds International Challenges Vehicles for Investing Internationally Additional Reading Introduction Derivative Securities Options, Warrants, & Futures Commodities Real Estate and Collectibles Hedge Funds Additional Reading

Basics of Taxes Estate Planning Basics Insurance Basics Introduction The Basics Deductions and Exemptions Credits Alternative Minimum Tax Record Keeping Additional Reading Introduction Property Titles Gifts Wills and Testamentary Letters Trusts Retirement Pension Plans Funeral Expenses Additional Reading Introduction Premiums Insurance Ratings Insurance Providers Life Insurance Auto Insurance Health Insurance Disability Insurance Homeowners Insurance Additional Reading Tools and Calculators

Banking Basics Debt Management Introduction to Credit Introduction How Banks Work Choosing a Bank Different Types of Accounts Online Banking Bank Statements and Checkbooks Credit Unions Additional Reading Tools and Calculators Introduction How Do You Know You're in Debt? How to Evaluate Your Debt How to Get Out of Debt Bankruptcy Staying Out of Debt Additional Reading Tools and Calculators Introduction History of the Credit System What is Credit? Credit Problems Credit Scenarios Additional Reading Tools and Calculators

Small Business Loans Give Back -- Charity Equity and Non-Debt Funding Introduction Evaluation and Analysis Evaluating a Loan Sources of Funding Qualifications and Credit History Types of Loans Applying for a Bank Loan Special Assistance Programs Additional Reading Introduction Tax Advantages Tax Donations Find the Right Charity Trusts Introduction Primary Evaluation Credit Bootstrapping Angel Investors Strategic Investors Venture Capital Incubators Let’s make a deal Additional Reading

The Capital Markets Small Business Retirement Plans Financing Education Introduction Private Placements Going Public -- Initial Public Offerings (IPO) and Shells Additional Reading Introduction Keogh Plans SEP (Simplified Employee Pension Plans) Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees (SIMPLE) Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) Retirement Comparison Chart Business Retirement Comparison Chart Additional Reading Introduction Budgeting Investing in the Future College and Commercial Loans Government-Sponsored Funding 529 College Savings Plans Scholarships and Private Grants Applying for Financial Aid The Last Resort Additional Reading Tools and Calculators