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.
Both 401k and 403b plans have limits on how much an employee can contribute to them (i.e. maximum 401k contribution limits). For 2011, the standard elective deferral limit is $16,500 for both plans.Further, both allow âcatch-upâ contributions for employees age 50 and older.oth 401k and 403b plans have limits on how much an employee can contribute to them (i.e. maximum 401k contribution limits). For 2011, the standard elective deferral limit is $16,500 for both plans.