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“Difference Between Simple and Compound Interest”

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What Is a SIMPLE 401(k) Plan & How Do You Utilize It?

What Is a SIMPLE 401(k) Plan & How Do You Utilize It?

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The Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees 401(k), or SIMPLE 401(k), is a type of retirement account that can be offered by companies with 100 employees or less. SIMPLE plans were created so that small businesses could have a cost-efficient way to offer retirement plans to their workers. Unlike many other workplace retirement plans, SIMPLE […]


APR vs. APY: What's the Difference?

APR vs. APY: What’s the Difference?

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Annual percentage rate (APR) and annual percentage yield (APY) are finance terms that describe how interest accrues, but they don’t mean the same thing. APR represents the yearly borrowing cost of loans or lines of credit, while APY measures how much interest you could earn from savings or investments. Understanding the difference between APR vs. […]


APY vs Interest Rate

APY vs Interest Rate

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Table of Contents APY and Interest Rate Defined APY vs. Interest Rate Explained The APY Formula Calculating APR Types of High Interest Accounts for Savings High Interest Checking Accounts Interest rates and APY, or annual percentage yield, are likely words that you’ll hear throughout your financial life. If you are opening an interest-earning bank account, […]


Rate of Return (RoR): Formula and Calculation Examples

Rate of Return (RoR): Formula and Calculation Examples

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Calculating rate of return, as it relates to investing, is a way for investors or traders to get a sense of how much money they stand to gain or lose from their investments. It’s a relatively simple formula and calculation, and can help investors evaluate their overall performance in the markets. It does have some […]


Guide To Understanding Layaway Plans

Guide To Understanding Layaway Plans

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If you’ve heard of layaway, you may think it’s an old-fashioned concept, but it’s still available and can help people afford an item without breaking out their credit card. Here’s how layaway works in a nutshell: You buy an item over time via installment payments. When you’ve paid the full price, you get to take […]


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