Glossary

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Catch-up contributions

Catch-up contributions allow people age 50 and older to save more than the typical annual limit and make up ground on reaching their retirement goals.

Conventional loan

A conventional loan is any type of mortgage that is not insured by the federal government. Instead, private lenders, such as banks and credit unions, issue conventional loans to homebuyers. Conventional loans are the most popular type of mortgage option today.

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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.