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Reviewed by Charles Potters An option is a financial instrument whose value is derived from an underlying asset. Purchasers of call options gain the right, but not the obligation, to buy the underlying asset (such as a stock) at a predetermined strike price on or by a predetermined expiration date. All options contracts give the holders the right,

Hedging If you are considering investing but are worried about the risk of losses, you may be able to use hedging to protect you from a complete loss. A put option can act as insurance by allowing you to sell your stock at a predetermined price should the price drop below that value. Watch this

Common-law spouses may enjoy benefits similar to those with a marriage license What is Common Law? Common law, or case law, is a body of unwritten laws based on legal precedents established by the courts. In this video, you’ll learn a simple way to understand this concept through an easy and brief explanation. It’s similar

You can, if you follow these rules Reviewed by Ebony HowardFact checked by David Rubin A limited liability company (LLC) is indeed eligible to establish a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, which was designed to make it easy for small-business owners, self-employed individuals, and freelancers to set up tax-advantaged retirement plans. But if you elect

Learn how to gain control of your saving and spending Reviewed by Ebony HowardFact checked by Vikki Velasquez A Monthly Budgeting Calculator to Help Take Control of Your Finances Are you struggling to keep your spending below your income? Do you strategize about how to increase your savings? Our free budgeting calculator will help you

Reviewed by Erika RasureFact checked by Vikki Velasquez It is often debated whether a commonly perceived “good” company, as defined by characteristics such as competitive advantage, stable earnings, above-average management, and market leadership, is also a good company in which to invest. While these characteristics of a good company can point toward a good investment,

North America and Europe segments generate the most cruise itinerary revenue Reviewed by Thomas Brock Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) is one of the leading cruise companies in the world. It boasts a global fleet of 64 ships traveling to over 1,000 destinations. Royal Caribbean Group owns and operates three cruise brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises, and

When you move often, real estate can be a challenge Reviewed by Doretha Clemon Decisions about buying and selling a home are almost always going to have major financial repercussions. For active-duty service members who are frequently uprooted, those deliberations become even more complicated. As you may not be staying in one place for very

Read this to figure out whether dual citizenship makes sense for you Advantages And Disadvantages Of Dual Citizenship A person with dual citizenship is a citizen of two countries at the same time. Dual citizenship is complex, and it’s important to understand the benefits and obligations.Dual citizens receive the benefits and privileges offered by each

Reviewed by Andrew SchmidtFact checked by Vikki Velasquez If you have ever contemplated becoming an insurance agent or wondered whether this career path could be right for you, there are several qualities that you will need to possess, at least to some degree. Selling insurance can be a lucrative proposition, with relatively high-paying commissions and

Need-to-know information on the ratings organization Reviewed by Charles Potters Since its inception in 1912, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) has been one of the go-to resources for sizing up a business’s performance and trustworthiness. If you’re looking for a new wireless service provider or a local plumber, for instance, you might check out the

Weigh the benefits of paying off your student loans versus investing You probably know that investing is an important part of building wealth for the future, but if you have student loans, you may feel like you need to get them paid off before you begin investing. Neither option is inherently better than the other,

Cloud computing, graphics chips, and software Reviewed by Erika RasureFact checked by Vikki Velasquez Nvidia (NVDA) is one of the largest semiconductor companies in the world. It designs, manufactures, and sells graphic processors and related software. The company is credited with inventing the graphics processing unit (GPU) that is used in computers and other electronics.

Most revenue is generated from global cruise operations Reviewed by Akhilesh Ganti Carnival Corporation & PLC (CCL) is the largest global cruise company with a portfolio of cruise lines that include AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises Australia, P&O Cruises UK, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn.The company operates cruise