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Definition of 'Fine Print'

Contract terms and conditions, disclosures or other important information that are not included in the main body of a document, but in footnotes or a supplemental document. Reading and understanding the fine print is essential when entering into an agreement. It often contains information that the issuer does not want to call to the recipient's attention, but that is essential for the recipient to know.

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Investopedia explains 'Fine Print'

The information in the fine print may be required by law or may be recommended by a company's legal department. For example, the fine print of a credit card agreement might include: the card's introductory APR, the APR after the introductory period ends, the length of the introductory period, the APR for balance transfers and cash advances, the card's annual fee, its late payment fee and other crucial details. As another example, if an investor was reading a public company's financial report, he or she might have to read the fine print to learn about the company's accounting methods, long-term debt, employee stock ownership, pending litigation and other issues.

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  • Variable Annuity Benefits: What The Fine Print Won't Tell You

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/retirement/07/annuity-benefits-fine-print.asp
    Variable Annuity Benefits: What The Fine Print Won't Tell You. October 23
    2007 | Filed Under » Bonds, Insurance, Options, Retirement. ...

  • Financial Footnotes: Start Reading The Fine Print

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    Financial Footnotes: Start Reading The Fine Print. ... No matter how boring it might
    be, read the fine print - in the long run, you'll be glad you did. ...

  • Callable CDs: Check The Fine Print

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    Callable CDs: Check The Fine Print. December 21 2009 | Filed Under » Bonds,
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  • When Warranties Aren't Worth It Slideshow | Investopedia

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    ... Don't Miss The Fine Print. Once you have decided to purchase a warranty plan for
    your item, don't forget to get all the details of the coverage. ...

  • Passing the Buck: The Hidden Costs of Annuities

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    These may look like good retirement vehicles, but beware of fees buried in
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  • Understanding The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ...

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    ... Rules and conditions of each product and service will be spelled out in understandable
    language in full detail, with the so-called "fine print" used to obscure ...

  • A Guide To Risk Warnings And Disclaimers

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    ... For this reason, risk warnings - those vaguely worded, fine print disclaimers at
    the bottom of any investment documents and websites - are extremely important ...

  • Litigation: Are Your Investments At Risk?

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/fundamental-analysis/08/litigation.asp
    ... (For related reading, see Footnotes: Start Reading The Fine Print and Pay Attention
    To The Proxy Statement.). Advertisement - Article continues below. ...

  • 6 Common Pitfalls Of Brick-And-Mortar Shopping - Investopedia.com

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    ... Forgetting the Fine Print Return policies, promotional terms and warranty
    conditions are easier to find online than in-store. Generally ...

  • Litigation: Are Your Investments At Risk?

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