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Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) History, Purpose

By Itho November 19, 2003

[ad_1] What Is the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)? The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) is a federal law that protects the retirement assets of American workers. The…

Protecting Parties in Financial Transactions

By Itho November 19, 2003

[ad_1] What Is Escrow? Escrow is a legal concept in which a neutral third party holds funds or assets for two other parties until transaction conditions are met. It's a…

Bankruptcy: What It Is, How It Works, and Types

By Itho November 19, 2003

[ad_1] What Is Bankruptcy? Bankruptcy is a way to get a fresh financial start (as an individual or business) if you can’t repay your debts. Typically, this requires filing…

Child Tax Credit: How It Works and How to Claim It

By Itho November 19, 2003

[ad_1] What Is the Child Tax Credit? The Child Tax Credit is a tax benefit granted to American taxpayers with children under the age of 17 as of the…

Ethical Wall (Chinese Wall) in Finance: Definition, Examples, and Regulations

By Itho November 19, 2003

[ad_1] What Is an Ethical Wall (Chinese Wall)? "Chinese wall," an insensitive term that has been replaced with "ethical wall," refers to a virtual barrier designed to stop information sharing…

Understanding Types, Examples, and Impact on Property

By Itho November 19, 2003

[ad_1] What Is an Encumbrance? An encumbrance is a third-party claim that can limit a property owner's rights, impacting transferability and usage. Particularly common in real estate, encumbrances include both…