Glossary

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Beneficiary

A beneficiary is any person or organization designated to inherit assets when someone dies. Trusts, estates, wills, annuities, pensions, and life insurance policies all have beneficiaries. You will be asked to designate a beneficiary when opening a tax-advantaged retirement account like an IRA.

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Recent Terms

Stagflation
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Exchange-traded fund (ETF)
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403(b) plan
A 403(b) plan is a workplace retirement plan — typically offered by public schools and higher education institutions, churches, and charitable entities — designed to help employees save for retirement while receiving tax benefits.