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What Is Cryptocurrency?
What Is Cryptocurrency? We’ve all heard of bitcoin, but what IS it? Bitcoin is the most well-known and highest-valued—and first—cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency is decentralized digital currency that can be used to purchase goods and services or be traded or sold for a profit (or loss). A digital currency only exists electronically,…
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Introduction to Investing for Retirement: Types of Asset Classes and Retirement Plans
There is no one formula for building a successful retirement plan—there are seemingly endless options and plans for you to invest in and take advantage of, with more being added all the time. The financial services industry is dynamic, ever changing and evolving as the economy progresses and technology advances.…
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Inflation: What It Is and Why You Should Care
Have you ever heard your grandparent say, “I remember when a gallon of milk cost 30 cents!”? Shoot, you may even have examples from your lifetime! I remember when a gallon of gas was a little over a dollar—and I’m a millennial. There’s one big reason for these stories of…
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You’re Young, So What? 7 Crucial Tips for Young People Beginning Their Financial Journey
You’re young, so what? Time is money. And, while cliché, there’s truth to those three words. If you’re a young adult, you might be asking yourself, “Why should this concern me?” Your point is valid: Most schools do not provide financial literacy education. In fact, many young adults lack a…
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What Is an Immediate Annuity?
Company-provided pensions are on the way out, but what if there was a way you could purchase your own “pension” of sorts? What Is an Immediate Annuity? Annuities, in general, are purchased as an income guarantee to supplement other retirement income, like Social Security and 401(k)s. They reduce the risk…
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What Is a Deferred Annuity?
Annuities can provide supplementary income to your primary retirement savings. If you are looking to add some security to your portfolio with a guaranteed retirement paycheck and have several years before your retirement, a deferred annuity might be right for you. What Is a Deferred Annuity? A deferred annuity is…
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What Is a Fixed Annuity?
The predictability and stability of a fixed annuity have made it a popular choice for some saving for retirement. Annuities offer a guaranteed income stream that can help supplement your other retirement income sources, like Social Security and 401(k)/IRA distributions. What Is a Fixed Annuity? A fixed annuity is one…
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What Is a Variable Annuity?
Variable annuities can help you meet your long-term financial goals and provide a guaranteed income stream in retirement, but they are not without their drawbacks and considerations. It’s important to understand how variable annuities work and the benefits and risks involved. Variable annuities offer the strongest return potential with the…
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