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.
Itâs important to keep in mind that the SIPC does not protect investors against market risk. Thus, if you make a bad investment decision and lose a ton of money, youâre on your own. SIPC coverage is limited to $500k per customer, including up to $100k in cash. Note, however, that investor assets cannot legally be co-mingled with brokerage assets. Thus, as long as no laws were broken, all of your assets should be recoverable.