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Today's Terms
Revocable Trust
Definition:
In a living, or revocable trust, you name yourself as the grantor, the trustee, and the current beneficiary. You then transfer some or all of your assets to the trust. The terms of the trust require that the trust is to be used for your benefit during your life. After your death, the living trust continues for the benefit of your intended beneficiaries.
Real estate investment trust (REIT)
Definition:
A type of investment that pools the money of many individuals and acquires real estate or mortgages that are then owned proportionally by each investor.
Diversification
Definition:
Holding several investments that have different risks. The concept of "Don't put all your eggs in one basket." The chance that a single stock or other investment will lose money is offset by the chances of your other stocks and investments making money.
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