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Picture of a woman shopping for groceries during a recession.

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Markets and the economy

What is a recession?

The signs of a recession aren’t always clear, but there are steps you can take, every day, to help secure your financial goals.

Young couple talking to a financial advisor.

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Retirement planning

Can you have a 401(k) and an IRA?

Absolutely. If you contribute to a 401(k) and an IRA or Roth IRA you may be able to meet multiple retirement savings goals, too.

Two employees in an office space discussing defined benefit plans.

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Retirement planning

What is a defined benefit plan?

Commonly referred to as a pension, a defined benefit plan offers eligible employees a set amount of income for retirement.

Photo of a person checking the performance of their investments on their phone.

6 min read

Investing

How to invest in a bear market: 5 options to consider

In a bear market, many investments drop in price, like they’re “on sale” for new investors. If you’ve been waiting to invest for the long term, now may be the time. Here are some tips to get started.

Three people discussing what stocks are.

3 min read

Investing

What is a stock?

The stocks you own through your retirement savings are important to help keep your investments diversified.

Photo of a man with a laptop teaching children what a bond is.

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Investing

What is a bond?

Bonds are an essential part of your retirement investments, helping to spread out risk and stabilize growth.

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4 min read

Investing

What is a target date fund?

A target date fund uses a specific date in the future to allocate assets and spread out risk in order to manage your investment risk.