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Testing the Waters: What It Means in an IPO
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Testing the waters in the initial public offering (IPO) process allows companies and related parties that are looking at going public to gauge how successful their prospective IPO would be — without going through the actual process of going public. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted in 2019 to adopt a new rule to […]
Can I Be a First-Time Homebuyer Twice?
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The term “first-time homebuyer” may sound really specific, but it isn’t nearly as limiting as you might think. Even if you’ve owned a home before, you still may be eligible for many first-time homebuyer assistance programs. That’s good news if you’re hoping to take advantage of benefits like down payment and closing cost help, which […]
What Is an IPO Pop?
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An IPO pop occurs after a company goes public, when its stock price jumps higher on the first day of trading. No matter how much preparation they’ve done, company executives and shareholders never really know how a stock will perform once it hits the market through its initial public offering (IPO). While they of course […]
What to Do If You Are Waitlisted for College
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Students want to see one word when they get letters from their prospective colleges: accepted. Unfortunately, that likely isn’t going to be the result every time. Some students will end up on the college waitlist, but that doesn’t mean they won’t be accepted eventually. Being waitlisted is not the same as being rejected. There’s still […]
Is it Better To Apply Undecided or With a Major?
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When you fill out your college applications, you may have the option of declaring your intended major. Selecting a major at this stage of the game often isn’t required, and many students don’t. However, you may be wondering –- will declaring a major improve (or potentially hurt) your chances of getting into a college? Whether […]