A masterâs degree is the first level of graduate study. To apply for a master degree you usually must already hold an undergraduate degree (a bachelorâs degree). A masterâs degree typically requires a year and one-half to two years of full-time study.
The Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) is a nonprofit organization that protects stocks, bonds, and other securities in case a brokerage firm goes bankrupt and assets are missing. The SIPC will cover up to $500,000 in securities, including a $250,000 limit for cash held in a brokerage account.
MAXIMUM CONTRIBUTION LIMITS FOR VOLUNTARY RETIREMENT PLANS . Limit on Elective Deferrals to the 403(b) Tax-Deferred Account (TDA) Program . YEAR CONTRIBUTION LIMITS UNDER 402(g)* OVER AGE 50 CATCH-UP CONTRIBUTION LIMITS* 2013 $17,500 $5,500 2014 $17,500 $5,500 2015 $18,000 $6,000 2016 $18,000 $6,000 2017 $18,000 $6,000 2018 $18,500 $6,000