Computational Finance Resource

October 17, 2011 Investment Articles

Computational finance is commonly referred to as financial engineering. This branch of finance relies on several factors such as, mathematical finance, computational intelligence, and simulations. These factors are necessary for making decisions in trading, risk management, and investments. Investors, stockholders, or any one who makes an investment can benefit from the principles of computational finance. [...]

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General Insurance Glossary

October 17, 2011 Investment Articles

Accidental Death Benefit - If death is due to an accident, an insurance policy may pay out an accidental death benefit in addition to the death benefit normally paid to the beneficiary. Age and time limits may prompt exclusions. Actuary - An American term for a mathematician who specializes in calculating insurance statistics, rates, reserves, and dividends. [...]

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Understanding Options with Technical Analysis

October 17, 2011 Investment Articles

Studying the stock market’s past in order to try to predict the stock’s future is referred to as technical analysis. Trading Options Trading options are a form of security that you can invest and trade in the stock market. They are securities based on normal stocks. Purchasing an option gives you the right to buy [...]

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Teaching Kids About Savings Bonds

October 17, 2011 Investment Articles

When kids ask for money to buy something, they are already having a little understanding about how “money makes the world go round.” Yet, it may be quite hard to explain how money really affects real life and even harder to explain more abstract concepts like savings bonds or bank accounts to younger kids. Here [...]

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A Guide to US Savings Bonds

October 17, 2011 Investment Articles

If you’re looking for a safe, easy way to start investing, U.S. Savings Bonds are the way to go. You can invest as little as $25 to start or top off at purchasing $30,000 worth of Savings Bonds per year. It is a great way to save, as Savings Bonds are free from all state and [...]

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All About Savings Bonds

October 17, 2011 Investment Articles

Savings Bond History United States savings bonds were first issued in 1941, and the first bond sold was to President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The bonds were initiated to fund World War I, and the United States government appealed to the citizens’ patriotism to help sell the bonds. At that time the sale of the bonds [...]

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