The introduction of widely available weekly expiration option contracts provides investors with flexibility to the timing of option contracts. Weekly options are designed to give traders more flexible exposure to market events such as releases of economic data and earnings announcements.

Firstrade offers a variety of accounts for every type of investor. If you have brokerage account with us and would like to add another type of account (like a retirement account) into your investment portfolio, you can now do so easily right on the Firstrade app.

Tax law changes are nothing new, but in 2019, when the SECURE Act became law, it significantly changed some standard practices for retirement accounts, parents and business owners. With adjustments that impact both contributions and distributions to IRAs, the Act will likely be a game-changer for many retirement savers.

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Many first-time investors can find tax-filing overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. To start getting a handle on this important duty, you’ll need to begin by learning about the 1099.