Questions tagged [comparison]
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What differentiates index funds and ETFs?
Many companies offer index funds and ETFs. If two funds or ETFs track the same fund, what differentiates the two? Is it common for one index fund to outperform another? How can this happen if the funds/ETFs are tracking the same index?
I found this…
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What's the average nest egg (savings) for someone age 26? Website for comparison?
How much money should a 26 year old have saved up? Is there somewhere that I can compare against online?
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What's the differences between a discount broker and a regular broker?
What are the differences between a discount broker and a regular broker? "Discount" implies a price difference... but why can they be cheaper than regular brokers??
newstockdude
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What kind of life insurance is cheaper? I'm not sure about term vs. whole vs. universal, etc
What kind of life insurance policies are the cheapest? what are the features of different kinds of policies out there? What should I be looking for?
bms2
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How are 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement plans different? How are they alike?
How are 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) tax-deferred retirement plans different? How are they alike?
user178
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Hidden costs I should be aware of when booking cruises?
we're about to book our first cruise.
One of the reasons we want to do it, is essentially it's a cheap way to go on a nice, relaxing holiday.
Doing my research, I know that generally, things such as food and board are covered in the initial cost. I…
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Comparing retirement plans (specifically a 403b and a TSP)
My wife and I both work and have access to a TSP and a 403b retirement plan. We cannot currently afford to contribute the maximum $18,500 per year to both plans, but plan on making contributing enough to both plans to fully maximize the matches…
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Is there a measure that uses both cost of living plus income?
I don't know much about economy and financial measures, but was looking at a website that compares cost of living in different countries, as I am considering relocating elsewhere, but then I realized something was missing. For instance, it would…
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What are the risks & rewards of being a self-employed independent contractor / consultant vs. being a permanent employee?
What are the risks & rewards of being a self-employed independent contractor / consultant vs. being a permanent employee?
Note: I am, in fact, a self-employed independent consultant, and I often get asked this question by friends who are in…
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Are TD e-Series Funds worthwhile, or am I better off with ETFs? Why or why not?
I'm looking at e-Series funds offered by TD. They have low MERs and seem to offer a good low cost alternative to traditional mutual funds. What do you guys think? Am I better off with ETFs? Why would one choose one over the other given that my…
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Is there a service to find the best & least expensive term life insurance?
How do I find the best and least expensive term life insurance? I'd love to see a listing for life insurance like BankRate.com does for savings accounts and mortgage lenders. Anything like this out there?
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Forex vs day trading for beginner investor
In essence, for a person that has not had any real experience with either (except for playing around in simulators like investopedia):
which one would an individual have the most potential to realize capital gains with the least amount of stress…
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Is there a site that compares IRAs by different companies?
I'm planning on opening a Roth IRA in the very near immediate future (by this year's end, if not sooner). Is there a place I can go to see the different pros/cons of IRAs offered by different companies (or does anyone know)? Are there some highly…
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How does a Value Added Tax (VAT) differ from a Sales Tax?
A common trend by many governments has been to introduce a Value Added Tax to replace a Sales Tax (as evidenced by the multitude of HST related questions on this site). How do these types of taxes differ? Are they better for business? Does the…
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Is there a return-on-investment vs risk graph anywhere?
Is there anywhere a graph of "return-on-investment" vs "risk" for various different investments?
On this graph would appear several data points, like:
"Short-term deposit in dollars", 1% return-on-investment, 0% risk
"Index funds", 10%, 10%
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