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Finance: What is the Russell Index?
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The Russell Index is a series of indices that tracks the progress of stocks in a given basket. Aw. We were hoping it tracked adorable Jack Russell...

Finance: What Do You Need to Retire?
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What do you need to retire? Retirement - think: 401k, pension fund, IRA, roth IRA, etc. All of these savings socked away while you worked hard are...

Finance: What is a Country Basket (Index Fund)?
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What is a Country Basket (Index Fund)? Investing internationally can be a challenge, as foreign exchange, different accounting rules, time zones an...

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Finance: What is a 529 Savings Plan? 6 Views


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What is a 529 Savings Plan? A 529 Savings plan is a tax savings plan to set aside funds for a designated beneficiary’s college education and higher education additional degrees, and as of 2017, private high school tuition. Funds can only be withdrawn and utilized for educational expenses or otherwise be subject to tax plus a 10% penalty fee.

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