Finance Law Author

Adelaide Santos

Adelaide Santos is a seasoned finance law attorney with expertise in securities law and financial regulation. She has represented numerous clients in high-stakes transactions and has a deep understanding of the complexities of financial markets.

Credentials

J.D., Harvard University, LL.M. in Taxation

10+ yearsSecurities LawFinancial Regulation

Articles by Adelaide Santos

Is a Lease a Liability? What It Means in Accounting Can an 87-Year-Old Get Life Insurance?How Much Is a Broker's Fee: Real Estate, Rental & More Are Dividends Liabilities or Stockholders' Equity?Is Fidelity Go a Roth IRA or a Robo Advisor?How Does a 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Work?How Much Is $110,000 After Taxes? Your Take-Home Pay How Often Do HYSAs Compound? Daily vs. Monthly Does Prosper Verify Income on Personal Loans?Are Wages a Fixed Cost? Salaries vs. Hourly Pay How Do I Know If I Contributed to an IRA?How to Use a HELOC to Buy a Second Home: Steps and Risks Do You Need Tax Returns for a Mortgage? It Depends Is a Gain a Credit or Debit? Normal Balance Explained Are All ETFs Passively Managed? Active vs. Passive ETFs What Does No Commission Mean in Investing and Real Estate Does a Retiree Need to File Taxes? Income Thresholds What Happens When an ETF Closes: Liquidation and Taxes Can You Still Get a Mortgage If You Have Debt?Do Home Equity Lines of Credit Expire? Draw Period & Maturity Can You Finance Car Repairs? Your Borrowing Options Can You Refinance a Car After an Accident?Can a 76 Year Old Get Life Insurance? Types and Costs Do You Need a Bank Account for a Loan? Options If Not What to Do If You Did Not Receive Your W-2 How Does Depreciation Affect the Balance Sheet?Does an Extra Mortgage Payment Actually Help?What Are Interest Expenses: Definition and Deductions Can You Write a Check Without a Checkbook? What to Know Why Is My 401(k) Rate of Return Negative? Causes & Fixes