A well-known method for companies to raise capital is an Initial Public Offering (IPO), in which the company sells its stock publicly for the first time. As opposed to IPOs, many business entities use “Private Placements” as an alternative route to raise...
In 2016, Wells Fargo made national headlines through an account fraud scandal in which employees created millions of fake bank accounts without the consent of customers. This scheme caused thousands of clients to rack up extra fees, simultaneously harming...
Trade churning is a serious problem for many investors. You place your accounts in the hands of a financial advisor or broker, trusting them to grow your money and keep the account costs and fees low. However, some advisors will take advantage of this trust and force...
Imagine that you’re a retired investor looking to increase the returns on your portfolio. Now imagine that your advisor – a person you trust to guide some of your largest financial decisions – approaches you with a suggestion to invest approximately...
Cryptocurrency is a digital, decentralized form of currency that uses encryption (hence the prefix “crypto-”) to give users more privacy than transactions conducted using checks, credit cards, or debit cards. This partial anonymity – combined with...
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