| Market Indexes |
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| Simply put, a stock market index tracks the movement of a particular group of stocks. An index fund is a type of mutual fund which is made up of the stocks on a particular index. More... |
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| The Federal Automobile Information Disclosure Act |
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| The Federal Automobile Information Disclosure Act, or "Price Sticker Act," requires automobile manufacturers to place stickers containing certain information on the windows of all new cars. The Act is commonly known as the "Monroney Act," in reference to Mike Monroney, the Act's chief sponsor in the United States Senate. More... |
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| Broadcasting Advertisements for Lotteries and Casino Gambling |
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| The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has defined a "lottery" as any game, contest, or promotion that combines the elements of prize, chance, and consideration. Federal law prohibits the broadcast of any advertisement of, or information concerning, a lottery. However, the law contains three significant exceptions. More... |
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| Bonds |
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| A bond is an investment vehicle that represents a loan from an investor to a corporation or a government entity. The term of a bond is fixed at the time of issuance. More... |
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| Disclosures in Internet Advertising - FTC Recommendations |
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| The Federal Trade Commission Act requires advertisers to disclose qualifying information in an advertisement when an express or implied claim in the ad would be misleading without the qualifying information. The disclosure requirement applies to ads that appear on the Internet. More... |
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