Financial Terms – AdvisoryHQ

Money Market vs Savings Account Comparison | What You Should Know about These Account Types

AdvisoryHQ — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 14:55:45 +0000

Comparison: Money Market vs Savings Account If you’ve been looking into savings accounts, you may have run into mentions of money market accounts and wondered what they were. The name does not describe itself nearly as obviously as a checking or savings account does. What does this mysterious “money market” do? Or maybe you have […]

Advisor or Adviser? Which Is Correct to Use in the U.S. & U.K.?

AdvisoryHQ — Sun, 24 Jul 2016 20:47:52 +0000

Advisor or Adviser? Which one is Correct? Spelling can be a tricky subject to broach. With the change of just one letter, you can completely alter the entire meaning of a word. In other circumstances, both spellings can be correct depending on where you live. Most commonly, these spelling differentiations are seen between the U.S. […]

Checking vs. Savings Accounts | Everything You Should Know: Savings vs. Checking Account Comparison

AdvisoryHQ — Sat, 16 Jul 2016 17:30:55 +0000

Overview: Checking vs. Savings Accounts When it comes to your hard-earned money, you want to make sure it is being taken care of well. Opening a new bank account will leave you with a decision: checking account vs. savings account. Which is best for you? And how are they different? We have provided a detailed […]

What Is Social Security (Definition | See How Social Security Works)

AdvisoryHQ — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 09:14:26 +0000

What Is Social Security? (Social Security Definition & How Social Security Works) A social security definition includes any government program that provides assistance to members of its population, particularly those who are old, disabled, or sick. In the United States, Social Security is a large federal program meant to provide income for retirees and low-income […]

Social Security Tax Rate (All You Need to Know About Tax on Social Security)

AdvisoryHQ Review Team — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 19:53:59 +0000

Introduction: Social Security Tax Rate If you are currently in retirement or nearing retirement age, you may be wondering several of the following questions about Social Security and taxes: What is Social Security tax? Is my Social Security taxable? How and when can I get Social Security benefits? What are the taxes on Social Security […]

Budget Definition – What Is a Budget? What Is The Purpose? (Balanced, Operating & Cash Budget Explained)

AdvisoryHQ — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 15:05:38 +0000

Introduction: What Is a Budget? Everyone has heard about the importance of having a budget for a business or for personal finance. But exactly what is a budget? What is the purpose of a budget, and how does it apply to the business and personal finance worlds? In this article, we will discuss the differences […]

How The Stock Market Works: What You Should Know! (Definition & Help!)

AdvisoryHQ Review Team — Wed, 25 May 2016 16:45:44 +0000

Stock Market Definition The typical dictionary definition of the stock market is something like, “the marketplace through which stocks are bought and sold.” Don’t confuse this marketplace with the physical stock exchanges where the actual buying and selling, or trading, takes place. The stock market enables companies to raise capital and investors to create wealth. […]

What Is CCAR? Definition, Scenarios, Regulation (What Does CCAR Stand For?)

AdvisoryHQ — Mon, 23 May 2016 14:43:35 +0000

Since you are visiting this site, you probably want the answers to several questions. You might be wondering the following: What is CCAR? What are CCAR requirements? What is the difference between CCAR and DFAST? If so, read on for a comprehensive and easy-to-understand CCAR definition, including CCAR scenarios and regulation, and an overview of […]

What Is a Credit Union? What Are Credit Unions & How Do They Work?

AdvisoryHQ — Mon, 23 May 2016 13:26:16 +0000

Overview: What is a Credit Union If you haven’t heard the news yet, credit unions are experiencing a strong uptick in growth. The Credit Union National Association reports that credit unions are projected to continue in loan growth in the foreseeable future. As of 2016, more than 102 million people own credit union accounts across […]

What Is Fintech? Definition & Detailed Review of Fintech Startups

AdvisoryHQ — Mon, 23 May 2016 13:00:56 +0000

Overview: What is Fintech? Over the last few years, there has been a noticeable interest in fintech companies and startups. Some questions received by AdvisoryHQ news from our readers include what is fintech? What is a financial technology company? And what’s a good definition of fintech. Based on this level of interest, we decided to […]