Glossary

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Interest rate

Interest rate refers to the amount charged by a lender. When you borrow money from a bank or other lender, interest is the primary method by which the lender earns income. It's the amount you pay back on top of what you borrow and is calculated as a percentage of what you owe.

I Bonds

I Bonds, also known as Series I Savings Bonds, are a type of savings bond issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Income tax brackets

Tax brackets are the different ranges of income-assigned tax rates. In the United States, there are seven different tax brackets, with tax rates ranging from 10% to 37%.

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B

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Recent Terms

SEP IRA
A SEP IRA — short for simplified employee pension plan — is a tax-advantaged retirement plan designed for business owners. While it can be used by businesses of any size, it’s often used by small business owners and self-employed individuals.
High earner, not yet rich (HENRY)
HENRY is an acronym for "high earner, not yet rich." It is used to describe someone who earns a high income, usually between $100,000 to $500,000, but has not saved or invested enough to be considered rich. HENRYs typically spend a large portion of their earnings on expenses and purchases.
Non-deductible IRA
A non-deductible IRA is not a type of retirement account. Instead, it refers to non-deductible contributions made to a traditional retirement account. This retirement savings strategy is for those whose income exceeds the limits to make deductible IRA contributions or to contribute to a Roth IRA.