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Word Gems:

Below are listed some interactive definitions that we call "Word Gems". These tutorials are taken from our full courses and are but a small sample of what you will learn when purchasing the full courses. Those that are highlighted are available by clicking on the question. The full list of Word Gems is available when you subscribe to our free update service.

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We provide these tutorials free of charge to our visitors and newsletter subscribers. We add to this list periodically so feel free to come back and enjoy.

Understanding Computers Word Gems:

What are the common terms used to measure speed, capacity, etc.?

What is RAM (Random Access Memory)?

What is a Computer? - Definition One

What is a Computer? - Definition Two

What are Networks?

Finance and Investing Word Gems:

Financial Statements - What are they?

Income Statement - what is its purpose?

IPO - Initial Public Offering - what is it and how is it done?

Money - what is it and where does it come from?

Mutual Funds - what are they?

Mutual Funds - How is the fund value determined?

Secondary Market - how do you sell your shares after an IPO?

Stock - what is it?

Stock Market - what is the stock market?

Wall Street - how did it get its name?

What SHOULD be done with the funds received from an Initial Public Offering?

Y2K - What was this big flap all about?

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Financial Competence Demo

Financial Competence Demo (Note: the text in this demo is geared toward corporate trainers and includes information on customization of our product.)

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