{"id":1033,"date":"2018-08-10T20:39:13","date_gmt":"2018-08-10T20:39:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/"},"modified":"2018-09-07T18:31:12","modified_gmt":"2018-09-07T18:31:12","slug":"glossary","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/","title":{"rendered":"Glossary"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"glossary-container \"><input type=\"hidden\" class=\"cmtt-attribute-field\" name=\"glossary_index_style\" value=\"classic\"><div id=\"glossaryList-nav\" class=\"listNav small\" role=\"tablist\"><\/div><ul class=\"glossaryList\" role=\"tablist\" id=\"glossaryList\"><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/401k-plan\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>401(k) Plan<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A qualified retirement plan available to eligible employees of companies. 401(k) plans allow eligible employees to defer taxation on a specific percentage of their income that is to be put toward retirement savings; taxes on this deferred income and on any earnings the account generates are deferred until the funds are withdrawn\u2014normally in retirement. Employers may match part or all of an employee\u2019s contributions. Employees may be responsible for investment selections and enjoy the direct tax savings.<\/div>\">401(k) Plan<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/401k-loan\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>401(k) Loan<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A loan taken from the assets within a 401(k) account. 401(k) loans charge interest and are normally paid back through payroll deductions. If the borrower leaves an employer before a 401(k) loan has been repaid, the full amount of the loan is generally due. If the borrower fails to repay the loan, it is considered a distribution, and ordinary income taxes may be due, along with any applicable tax penalties.<\/div>\">401(k) Loan<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/403b-plan\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>403(b) Plan<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A 403(b) plan is similar to a 401(k). A 403(b) is a qualified retirement plan available to employees of non-profit and government organizations.<\/div>\">403(b) Plan<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/1035-exchange\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>1035 Exchange<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A method of exchanging insurance-related assets without triggering a taxable event. Cash-value life insurance policies and annuity contracts are two products that may qualify for a 1035 exchange.<\/div>\">1035 Exchange<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/account-balance\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Account Balance<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The amount held in an account at the end of a reporting period. For example, a credit card account balance would show the amount owed to a lender as a result of purchases made during a specific period.<\/div>\">Account Balance<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/adjustable-rate-mortgage-arm\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM)<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A mortgage with an interest rate that is adjusted periodically based on an index. Adjustable-rate mortgages generally have lower initial interest rates than fixed-rate mortgages because the lender is able to transfer some of the risk to the borrower; if prevailing rates go higher, the interest rate on a variable mortgage may adjust upward as well.<\/div>\">Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM)<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/adjusted-gross-income-agi\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>One figure used in the calculation of income tax liability. AGI is determined by subtracting allowable adjustments from gross income.<\/div>\">Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/administrator\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Administrator<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A probate-court-appointed person who is tasked with settling an estate for which there is no will.<\/div>\">Administrator<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/after-tax-return\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>After-Tax Return<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The return on an investment after subtracting any taxes due.<\/div>\">After-Tax Return<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/aggressive-growth-fund\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Aggressive Growth Fund<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A mutual fund offered by an investment company that specifically pursues substantial capital gains. Mutual fund balances are subject to fluctuation in value and market risk. Shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Mutual funds are sold only by prospectus. Individuals are encouraged to consider the charges, risks, expenses, and investment objectives carefully before investing. A prospectus containing this and other information about the investment company can be obtained from your financial professional. Read it carefully before you invest or send money.<\/div>\">Aggressive Growth Fund<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/annual-percentage-rate-apr\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Annual Percentage Rate (APR)<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The yearly cost of a loan expressed as a percentage of the loan amount. The APR includes interest owed and any fees or additional costs associated with the agreement.<\/div>\">Annual Percentage Rate (APR)<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/asset\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Asset<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>Anything owned that has a current value that may provide a future benefit.<\/div>\">Asset<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/asset-allocation\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Asset Allocation<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A method of allocating funds to pursue the highest potential return at a specific level of risk. Asset allocation normally uses sophisticated mathematical analysis of the historical performance of asset classes to attempt to project future risk and return. Asset allocation is an approach to help manage investment risk. It does not guarantee against investment loss.<\/div>\">Asset Allocation<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/asset-class\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Asset Class<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A specific category of investments that share similar characteristics and tend to behave similarly in the marketplace.<\/div>\">Asset Class<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/balanced-mutual-fund\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Balanced Mutual Fund<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A mutual fund offered by an investment company which attempts to hold a balance of stocks and bonds. Mutual funds are subject to fluctuation in value and market risk. Shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Mutual funds are sold only by prospectus. Individuals are encouraged to consider the charges, risks, expenses, and investment objectives carefully before investing. A prospectus containing this and other information about the investment company can be obtained from your financial professional. Read it carefully before you invest or send money.<\/div>\">Balanced Mutual Fund<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/bear-market\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Bear Market<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A market experiencing an extended period of declining prices. A bear market is the opposite of a bull market.<\/div>\">Bear Market<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/beneficiary\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Beneficiary<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The person or entity who will receive benefits from a life insurance policy, qualified retirement plan, annuity, trust, or will upon the death of an individual.<\/div>\">Beneficiary<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/blue-chip-stock\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Blue Chip Stock<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The stock of an established company which has a history of generating a profit and possibly a consistent dividend.<\/div>\">Blue Chip Stock<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/bond\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Bond<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A debt instrument under which the issuer promises to pay a specified amount of interest and to repay the principal at maturity. The market value of a bond will fluctuate with changes in interest rates. As rates rise, the value of existing bonds typically falls. If an investor sells a bond before maturity, it may be worth more or less than the initial purchase price. By holding a bond to maturity, an investor will receive the interest payments due plus his or her original principal, barring default by the issuer. Investments seeking to achieve higher yields also involve a higher degree of risk.<\/div>\">Bond<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/bull-market\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Bull Market<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A market experiencing an extended period of rising prices. A bull market is the opposite of a bear market.<\/div>\">Bull Market<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/buy-and-hold\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Buy-and-Hold<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>An investment strategy that advocates holding securities for the long term and ignoring short-term price fluctuations in the market.<\/div>\">Buy-and-Hold<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/buy-sell-agreement\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Buy-Sell Agreement<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A legal contract that provides for the purchase of all outstanding shares from a business owner who wishes to sell, wants to terminate involvement, is permanently disabled, or has died. Buy-sell agreements are often funded with life insurance.<\/div>\">Buy-Sell Agreement<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/capital-gain-or-loss\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Capital Gain or Loss<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The difference between the price at which an asset was purchased and the price for which it was sold. When the sale price is higher than the purchase price, the difference is a capital gain; when the sale price is lower than the purchase price, the difference is a capital loss.<\/div>\">Capital Gain or Loss<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/cash-alternatives\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Cash Alternatives<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>Assets that are most easily converted into cash and which have a very low risk of price fluctuation. For example, money market funds may be considered a cash alternative. Money held in money market funds is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Money market funds seek to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 a share. However, it is possible to lose money by investing in a money market fund.<\/div>\">Cash Alternatives<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/cash-surrender-value\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Cash Surrender Value<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The amount a policyholder would receive when voluntarily terminating a cash-value life insurance policy before the insured event occurs or when cashing out an annuity contract before its maturity. Computation of cash surrender value is stated in the life insurance or annuity contract.<\/div>\">Cash Surrender Value<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/certificate-of-deposit-cd\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Certificate of Deposit (CD)<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A deposit with a bank, thrift institution, or credit union that promises a fixed interest rate on funds deposited for a specified period of time. Bank savings accounts and CDs are FDIC insured up to $250,000 per depositor per institution and generally provide a fixed rate of return, whereas the value of money market mutual funds can fluctuate.<\/div>\">Certificate of Deposit (CD)<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/charitable-lead-trust\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Charitable Lead Trust<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A trust established for the benefit of a charitable organization under which the charitable organization receives payment of a specified amount (at least annually) from the trust. On the death of the grantor, remainder interest in the trust passes to his or her heirs. Using a trust involves a complex set of tax rules and regulations. Before moving forward with a trust, consider working with a professional who is familiar with the rules and regulations.<\/div>\">Charitable Lead Trust<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/claim\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Claim<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A request for payment under the terms of an insurance policy.<\/div>\">Claim<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/cobra\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>COBRA<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A federal law that requires group health plans sponsored by employers with more than 20 employees to offer terminated or retired employees the opportunity to continue their health insurance coverage for a specified period at the employees\u2019 expense.<\/div>\">COBRA<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/coinsurance-or-co-payment\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Coinsurance or Co-Payment<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A policy provision under which an insurance company and the insured party share the total cost of covered medical services after the policy\u2019s deductible has been met.<\/div>\">Coinsurance or Co-Payment<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/commercial-paper\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Commercial Paper<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>An unsecured, short-term debt security issued by a corporation to finance short-term liabilities. These notes are normally backed only by the issuing corporation\u2019s promise to pay the face amount on the maturity date specified on the note, which is usually less than six months.<\/div>\">Commercial Paper<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/common-stock\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Common Stock<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A security that represents partial ownership of a corporation. Those who hold common stock are entitled to participate in stockholder meetings, to vote for the board of directors, and may receive periodic dividends.<\/div>\">Common Stock<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/community-property\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Community Property<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>State laws under which most property and debts acquired during a marriage\u2014except for gifts or inheritances\u2014are owned jointly by both spouses and are divided upon divorce or annulment. In the United States, nine states have community property laws: Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin.<\/div>\">Community Property<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/compound-interest\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Compound Interest<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A process under which interest is computed both on an account\u2019s principal and on any gains reinvested in prior periods. This is contrasted with simple interest, in which interest is calculated only on the principal amount.<\/div>\">Compound Interest<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/consumer-price-index-cpi\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Consumer Price Index (CPI)<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The U.S. government\u2019s main measure of inflation, calculated monthly by the Department of Labor.<\/div>\">Consumer Price Index (CPI)<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/convertible-term-insurance\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Convertible Term Insurance<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A term life insurance policy under which the policyholder has the right to convert the policy to permanent life insurance, subject to limitations. Several factors will affect the cost and availability of life insurance, including age, health, and the type and amount of insurance purchased. Life insurance policies have expenses, including mortality and other charges. You should consider determining whether you are insurable before implementing a strategy involving life insurance. Any guarantees associated with a policy are dependent on the ability of the issuing insurance company to continue making claim payments.<\/div>\">Convertible Term Insurance<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/corporate-bond\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Corporate Bond<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A debt security issued by a corporation under which the issuer promises to make periodic interest payments and to repay the investor\u2019s principal at maturity. The market value of a bond will fluctuate with changes in interest rates. As rates rise, the value of existing bonds typically falls. If an investor sells a bond before maturity, it may be worth more or less than the initial purchase price. By holding a bond to maturity, investors will receive the interest payments due plus their original principal, barring default by the issuer. Investments seeking to achieve higher yields also involve a higher degree of risk.<\/div>\">Corporate Bond<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/corporation\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Corporation<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A legal organization created under the laws of a state as a separate legal entity that has privileges and liabilities that are distinct from those of its members. Corporations are taxable entities\u2014they are taxed separately from their members or shareholders. Corporations are able to borrow money and to make a profit separately from their members or shareholders.<\/div>\">Corporation<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/coverdell-education-savings-account-coverdell-esa\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Coverdell Education Savings Account (Coverdell ESA)<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A tax-advantaged investment account that allows accumulation of funds to cover future education expenses, subject to limitations. Coverdell ESAs allow money to grow tax deferred and proceeds to be withdrawn tax free for qualified education expenses at a qualified institution.<\/div>\">Coverdell Education Savings Account (Coverdell ESA)<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/credit-score\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Credit Score<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A statistical estimation of how likely a potential borrower is to pay his or her debts and, by extension, how much credit he or she should have.<\/div>\">Credit Score<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/debt\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Debt<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>An obligation owed by one party (the debtor) to a second party (the creditor).<\/div>\">Debt<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/deduction\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Deduction<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>An amount that can be subtracted from gross income before income taxes are calculated.<\/div>\">Deduction<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/deed\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Deed<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A legal document that confirms ownership of an asset or that confirms the passage of an interest, right, or ownership in the asset from one person or legal entity to another.<\/div>\">Deed<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/deferred-annuity\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Deferred Annuity<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A contract with an insurance company that guarantees a future payment or series of payments in exchange for current premiums. The interest earned on an annuity contract is not taxable until the funds are paid out or withdrawn. The guarantees of an annuity contract depend on the issuing company\u2019s claims-paying ability. Annuities have fees and charges associated with the contract, and a surrender charge also may apply if the contract owner elects to give up the annuity before certain time-period conditions are satisfied.<\/div>\">Deferred Annuity<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/defined-benefit-plan\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Defined Benefit Plan<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A retirement plan under which the benefit to a retiring employee is defined. Defined benefit plans are normally funded by employer contributions.<\/div>\">Defined Benefit Plan<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/defined-contribution-plan\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Defined Contribution Plan<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A retirement plan under which the annual contributions made by the employer or employee are defined. Benefits may vary depending on the performance of the investments in the account.<\/div>\">Defined Contribution Plan<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/deflation\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Deflation<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A reduction in the price of goods and services. Deflation is the opposite of inflation.<\/div>\">Deflation<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/dependent\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Dependent<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A person who relies on another for his or her financial support. Within limits, those who support dependents are allowed to claim certain exemptions when filing income taxes.<\/div>\">Dependent<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/direct-rollover\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Direct Rollover<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The direct transfer of assets from the trustee or custodian of one qualified retirement plan or account to the trustee or custodian of another. Done correctly, direct rollovers do not trigger taxable events.<\/div>\">Direct Rollover<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/disability-income-insurance\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Disability Income Insurance<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>An insurance policy that pays a portion of the insured\u2019s income when a specified disability makes working uncomfortable, painful, or impossible.<\/div>\">Disability Income Insurance<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/diversification\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Diversification<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>An investment strategy under which capital is divided among several assets or asset classes. Diversification operates under the assumption that different assets and\/or asset classes are unlikely to move in the same direction, allowing gains in one investment to offset losses in another. Diversification is an approach to help manage investment risk. It does not eliminate the risk of loss if security prices decline.<\/div>\">Diversification<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/dividend\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Dividend<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>Taxable payments made by a company to its shareholders. Some dividends are paid quarterly and others are paid monthly. Companies can adjust common share dividends at any time, pending approval by the company\u2019s board of directors.<\/div>\">Dividend<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/dollar-cost-averaging\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Dollar-Cost Averaging<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>An investment strategy under which a fixed dollar amount of securities is purchased at regular intervals. Under dollar-cost averaging, more shares are purchased when prices are low and fewer shares when prices rise. Keep in mind that dollar-cost averaging does not protect against a loss in a declining market or guarantee a profit in a rising market. Investors should evaluate their financial ability to continue making purchases through periods of declining and rising prices.<\/div>\">Dollar-Cost Averaging<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/dow-jones-industrial-average-djia\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA)<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>An average calculated by summing the prices of 30 actively leading stocks on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and dividing the sum by a divisor which has been adjusted to account for cases of stock splits, spinoffs, or similar structural changes. Individuals cannot invest directly in an index.<\/div>\">Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA)<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/early-withdrawal\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Early Withdrawal<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>Withdrawal of funds from an investment before its maturity date or withdrawal of funds from a tax-deferred account before the legally imposed age requirements have been satisfied. Early withdrawals may be subject to penalties.<\/div>\">Early Withdrawal<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/employee-retirement-income-security-act-erisa\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A federal law that establishes the regulations under which retirement plans are governed and spells out the federal income tax regulations and effects for qualified retirement plans.<\/div>\">Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/employee-stock-ownership-plan-esop\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A defined-contribution plan that provides a company\u2019s workers with an ownership interest in the company\u2014usually as shares of company stock.<\/div>\">Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/employer-sponsored-retirement-plan\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A retirement plan sponsored by an employer for the benefit of its employees. These typically fall into one of two types: defined-contribution plans (such as SEP IRAs, 401(k) plans and 403(b) plans) and defined-benefit plans (such as traditional pensions).<\/div>\">Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/equity\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Equity<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The value of real property or a business after all liabilities have been paid. A home worth $300,000 with a $200,000 mortgage would have $100,000 in equity.<\/div>\">Equity<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/estate-management\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Estate Management<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The preparations necessary to manage a person\u2019s financial and healthcare matters during his or her lifetime and to effectively and economically distribute the assets within that estate upon his or her death.<\/div>\">Estate Management<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/estate-tax\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Estate Tax<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>Federal and\/or state taxes that may be levied on the assets of a deceased person upon his or her death. These taxes are paid by the deceased person\u2019s estate rather than his or her heirs.<\/div>\">Estate Tax<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/exchange-traded-funds-etfs\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A share of an investment company that owns a block of shares selected to pursue a specific investment objective. ETFs trade like stocks and are listed on stock exchanges and sold by broker-dealers. Exchange-traded funds are sold only by prospectus. Please consider the charges, risks, expenses, and investment objectives carefully before investing. A prospectus containing this and other information about the investment company can be obtained from your financial professional. Read it carefully before you invest or send money.<\/div>\">Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/executive-bonus-plan\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Executive Bonus Plan<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>An executive benefit paid for by an employer.<\/div>\">Executive Bonus Plan<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/executor\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Executor<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A person named by a will or appointed by the probate court to distribute the deceased\u2019s assets as directed by the will or, in the absence of a will, in accordance with the probate laws of the state.<\/div>\">Executor<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/federal-income-tax-bracket\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Federal Income Tax Bracket<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A series of income ranges within which a taxpayer\u2019s income is taxed at a certain rate. Taxpayers pay the tax rate in a given bracket only for that portion of their overall income that falls within the bracket\u2019s range.<\/div>\">Federal Income Tax Bracket<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/federal-reserve-system-the-fed\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Federal Reserve System (The Fed)<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The United States\u2019 central bank. The Federal Reserve System consists of a series of 12 independent banks that operate under the supervision of a seven-member, federally appointed board of governors. The Fed strives to maintain maximum employment, stable price levels, and moderate long-term interest rates. It establishes and enforces the regulations banks, savings and loans, and credit unions must follow. It also acts as a clearing house for certain financial transactions and provides banking services to the federal government.<\/div>\">Federal Reserve System (The Fed)<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/financial-aid\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Financial Aid<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>Loans, grants, scholarships, and work-study programs provided by federally and privately funded sources to enable students to attend college.<\/div>\">Financial Aid<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/financial-industry-regulatory-authority-finra\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>FINRA is an independent regulator that oversees all securities firms doing business in the U.S. FINRA seeks to protect investors by making sure the securities industry operates fairly and honestly.<\/div>\">Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/financial-statement\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Financial Statement<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A formal record of the financial activities of a business, person, or other entity. For a business, financial statements typically include a balance sheet, a profit and loss statement, and a cash flow statement.<\/div>\">Financial Statement<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/first-to-die-life-insurance\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>First-to-Die Life Insurance<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>Joint life insurance taken out on the lives of two or more people that pays its death benefit when the first insured person dies.<\/div>\">First-to-Die Life Insurance<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/fixed-annuity\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Fixed Annuity<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A contract with an insurance company that guarantees investment growth at a fixed interest rate as well as current or future payments in exchange for a premium or series of premiums. The interest earned on an annuity contract is not taxable until the funds are paid out or withdrawn. The guarantees of an annuity contract depend on the issuing company\u2019s claims-paying ability. Annuities have fees and charges associated with the contract, and a surrender charge also may apply if the contract owner elects to give up the annuity before certain time-period conditions are satisfied.<\/div>\">Fixed Annuity<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/fixed-rate-mortgage\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Fixed-Rate Mortgage<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A mortgage with a set interest rate that will not change over the life of the loan.<\/div>\">Fixed-Rate Mortgage<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/foreclosure\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Foreclosure<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The legal process under which a creditor seizes the property of a borrower who has not made timely payments on his or her debt.<\/div>\">Foreclosure<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/front-end-load\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Front-End Load<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A sales fee paid at the time an investment is purchased. This fee is deducted from the investment\u2014thus lowering the size of the investment.<\/div>\">Front-End Load<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/fundamental-analysis\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Fundamental Analysis<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A method of evaluating securities that examines financial and economic factors\u2014such as the current finances of a company and the prevailing economic environment\u2014to determine whether the company\u2019s future value is accurately reflected in its current stock price.<\/div>\">Fundamental Analysis<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/gift\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Gift<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The voluntary transfer of assets under which the giver receives no compensation and retains no interest in his or her gift.<\/div>\">Gift<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/gift-tax\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Gift Tax<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A tax the federal government and some states levy on the transfer of property as a gift. Generally gift taxes increase with the amount of the gift and are paid by the donor.<\/div>\">Gift Tax<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/gross-monthly-income\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Gross Monthly Income<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>Total monthly income generated from all sources before taxes and other expenses are considered.<\/div>\">Gross Monthly Income<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/group-life-insurance\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Group Life Insurance<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>Life insurance that insures all the members of a specific group, most often the employees of a specific company or the members of a professional association.<\/div>\">Group Life Insurance<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/health-savings-account-hsa\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Health Savings Account (HSA)<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>An account that offers individuals covered by high-deductible health plans a tax-advantaged means to save for medical expenses. Within certain limits, funds contributed to the account are not subject to federal income taxes. Unlike Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), funds can be rolled over from year to year if not spent.<\/div>\">Health Savings Account (HSA)<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/home-equity\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Home Equity<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The real value of a home after all liabilities have been paid. Thus a home worth $300,000 with a $200,000 mortgage would have $100,000 in equity.<\/div>\">Home Equity<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/income\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Income<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>Monies or other compensation received from any source. This includes wages, commissions, bonuses, Social Security and other retirement benefits, unemployment compensation, disability, interest, and dividends. Generally, all income is taxable unless it is specifically exempted by law.<\/div>\">Income<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/index\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Index<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>An average of the prices of a hypothetical basket of securities representing a particular market or portion of a market. Among the most well known are the Dow Jones Industrials Index, or the Dow; the Standard &amp; Poor\u2019s 500 Index, or the S&amp;P 500; and the Russell 2000 Index. Index performance is not indicative of the past performance of a particular investment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Individuals cannot invest directly in an index.<\/div>\">Index<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/individual-retirement-account-ira\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Individual Retirement Account (IRA)<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A qualified retirement account for individuals. Contributions to a Traditional IRA may be fully or partially deductible, depending on your individual circumstance. Distributions from Traditional IRA and most other employer-sponsored retirement plans are taxed as ordinary income and, if taken before age 59_, may be subject to a 10% federal income tax penalty. Generally, once you reach age 70_, you must begin taking required minimum distributions.<\/div>\">Individual Retirement Account (IRA)<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/inflation\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Inflation<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>An upward movement in the average level of prices. Each month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports on the average level of prices when it releases the Consumer Price Index (CPI).<\/div>\">Inflation<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/initial-public-offering-ipo\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Initial Public Offering (IPO)<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A company\u2019s first public offering of stock. In an IPO, investment banks buy a company\u2019s shares and then offer them to the public at an offering price. As the stock is traded, the market price may be more or less than the offering price. Keep in mind that the return and principal value of stock prices will fluctuate as market conditions change. And shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost.<\/div>\">Initial Public Offering (IPO)<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/interest-rate\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Interest Rate<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The cost to borrow money expressed as a percentage of the loan amount over one year.<\/div>\">Interest Rate<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/intestate\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Intestate<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The condition of an estate when its owner dies without leaving a valid will. In such circumstances, state law normally determines who inherits property and who serves as guardian for any minor children.<\/div>\">Intestate<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/investment-objective\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Investment Objective<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The stated financial goal of an investment.<\/div>\">Investment Objective<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/irrevocable-trust\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Irrevocable Trust<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A trust that cannot be altered, stopped, or canceled after its creation without the permission of the beneficiary or trustee. Using a trust involves a complex set of tax rules and regulations. Before moving forward with a trust, consider working with a professional who is familiar with the rules and regulations.<\/div>\">Irrevocable Trust<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/joint-tenancy\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Joint Tenancy<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A form of property ownership under which two or more people have an undivided interest in the property and in which the survivor or survivors automatically assume ownership of the interest of any joint tenant who dies.<\/div>\">Joint Tenancy<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/jointly-held-property\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Jointly Held Property<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>Property owned simultaneously by more than one person. All co-owners have an equal right to use the property, and no co-owner can exclude another co-owner from the property. The most common forms of jointly-held property are joint tenancy, tenancy in common, and, in some states, community property.<\/div>\">Jointly Held Property<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/keogh-plan\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Keogh Plan<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A tax-deferred retirement plan for self-employed individuals and employees of unincorporated businesses. Keogh plans are similar to IRAs but have significantly higher contribution limits. Distributions from Keogh plans and most other employer-sponsored retirement plans are taxed as ordinary income and, if taken before age 59_, may be subject to a 10% federal income tax penalty. Generally, once you reach age 70_, you must begin taking required minimum distributions.<\/div>\">Keogh Plan<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/key-employee\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Key Employee<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>An employee who has valuable skills, knowledge, or organizational abilities, who is considered critical to the success of a given company.<\/div>\">Key Employee<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/key-person-insurance\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Key Person Insurance<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>Company-owned insurance designed to cover the cost of replacing a key employee if he or she were to die or become disabled.<\/div>\">Key Person Insurance<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/life-insurance\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Life Insurance<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A contract under which an insurance company promises, in exchange for premiums, to pay a set benefit when the policyholder dies. Several factors will affect the cost and availability of life insurance, including age, health and the type and amount of insurance purchased. Life insurance policies have expenses, including mortality and other charges. If a policy is surrendered prematurely, the policyholder also may pay surrender charges and have income tax implications. You should consider determining whether you are insurable before implementing a strategy involving life insurance. Any guarantees associated with a policy are dependent on the ability of the issuing insurance company to continue making claim payments.<\/div>\">Life Insurance<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/liquidity\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Liquidity<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The ease and speed with which an asset or security can be bought or sold.<\/div>\">Liquidity<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/living-trust\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Living Trust<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A trust created by a living person which allows that person to control the assets he or she contributes to the trust during his or her lifetime and to direct their disposition upon his or her death.<\/div>\">Living Trust<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/living-will\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Living Will<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A written document that allows the originator to designate someone to make medical decisions on his or her behalf in the event that he or she becomes incapacitated due to accident or illness.<\/div>\">Living Will<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/long-term-care-insurance\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Long-Term-Care Insurance<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>Insurance that covers the cost of medical and non-medical services needed by those who have a chronic illness or disability\u2014most commonly associated with aging. Long-term-care insurance can cover the cost of nursing home care, in-home assistance, assisted living, and adult day care.<\/div>\">Long-Term-Care Insurance<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/lump-sum-distribution\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Lump-Sum Distribution<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A one-time payment of the entire amount held in an employer-sponsored retirement, pension plan, annuity, or similar account, rather than breaking payments into smaller installments.<\/div>\">Lump-Sum Distribution<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/management-fee\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Management Fee<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The cost of having assets professionally managed. This fee is normally a fixed percentage of the fund\u2019s asset value; terms of the fee are disclosed in the prospectus.<\/div>\">Management Fee<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/marital-deduction\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Marital Deduction<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A provision of the tax code that allows an individual to transfer an unlimited amount of assets to his or her spouse at any time\u2014including upon the individual\u2019s death\u2014without triggering a tax liability.<\/div>\">Marital Deduction<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/market-risk\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Market Risk<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The risk that an entire market will decline, reducing the value of the investments in it without regard to other factors. This is also known as Systemic Risk.<\/div>\">Market Risk<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/market-timing\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Market Timing<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>An investment philosophy under which investors buy and sell securities in an attempt to profit from short-term price fluctuations.<\/div>\">Market Timing<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/maturity\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Maturity<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The date on which a debt security comes due for payment and on which an investor\u2019s principal is due to be repaid.<\/div>\">Maturity<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/medicaid\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Medicaid<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The federal government\u2019s health program for eligible individuals and families with low income and resources. It is means tested, meaning those who apply for benefits must demonstrate they have need.<\/div>\">Medicaid<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/medicare\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Medicare<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The federal government\u2019s health program for individuals aged 65 and over and for individuals who have certain disabilities or end-stage renal disease.<\/div>\">Medicare<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/money-market-fund\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Money Market Fund<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A mutual fund that invests in assets that are easily converted into cash and which have a low risk of price fluctuation. This may include money market holdings, Treasury bills, and commercial paper. Money held in money market funds is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Money market funds seek to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 a share. However, it is possible to lose money by investing in a money market fund.<\/div>\">Money Market Fund<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/municipal-bond\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Municipal Bond<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A debt security issued by a state, county, city, or other political entity (such as a school district) to raise public funds for special projects. The income from municipal bonds is normally exempt from federal income taxes. It may also be exempt from state income taxes in the state in which the municipal bond is issued. Bond prices rise and fall daily. Municipal bonds are subject to a variety of risks, including adjustments in interest rates, call risk, market conditions, and default risk. Some municipal bonds may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally will fall. Certain municipal bonds may be difficult to sell. A municipal bond issuer may be unable to make interest or principal payments, which may lead to the issuer defaulting on the bond. If this occurs, the municipal bond may have little or no value. If a bond is purchased at a premium, it may result in realized losses. It\u2019s possible that the interest on a municipal bond may be determined to be taxable after purchase.<\/div>\">Municipal Bond<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/municipal-bond-fund\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Municipal Bond Fund<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A mutual fund offered by an investment company which specifically invests in municipal bonds. Mutual fund balances are subject to fluctuation in value and market risk. Shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Mutual funds are sold only by prospectus. Individuals are encouraged to consider the charges, risks, expenses, and investment objectives carefully before investing. A prospectus containing this and other information about the investment company can be obtained from your financial professional. Read it carefully before you invest or send money.<\/div>\">Municipal Bond Fund<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/mutual-fund\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Mutual Fund<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A pooled investment account offered by an investment company. Mutual funds pool the monies of many investors and then invest the money to pursue the fund\u2019s stated objectives. The resulting portfolio of investments is managed by the investment company. Mutual fund balances are subject to fluctuation in value and market risk. Shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Mutual funds are sold only by prospectus. Individuals are encouraged to consider the charges, risks, expenses, and investment objectives carefully before investing. A prospectus containing this and other information about the investment company can be obtained from your financial professional. Read it carefully before you invest or send money.<\/div>\">Mutual Fund<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/national-association-of-securities-dealers-automated-quotations-nasdaq\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ)<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>An American stock exchange originally founded by the National Association of Securities Dealers. When the NASDAQ stock exchange began trading on February 8, 1971, it was the world\u2019s first electronic stock market.<\/div>\">National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ)<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/net-asset-value\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Net Asset Value<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The net market value of a mutual fund\u2019s current holdings divided by the number of outstanding shares. The product of this division estimates the per-share value of the fund\u2019s assets.<\/div>\">Net Asset Value<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/net-income\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Net Income<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A company\u2019s total revenues minus its costs, expenses, and taxes. Net income is the bottom line of a company\u2019s income statement (which may also be called the profit and loss statement).<\/div>\">Net Income<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/net-worth\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Net Worth<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The value of a company\u2019s or individual\u2019s assets minus liabilities.<\/div>\">Net Worth<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/new-york-stock-exchange-nyse\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A stock exchange located on Wall Street in New York City, NY. Many regard the NYSE as the largest exchange in the U.S., and possibly in the world.<\/div>\">New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/non-contributory-retirement-plan\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Non-contributory Retirement Plan<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A retirement plan that is funded entirely by employer contributions, with no employee contributions.<\/div>\">Non-contributory Retirement Plan<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/non-qualified-plan\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Non-qualified Plan<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A retirement or employee benefit plan that is not eligible for favorable tax treatment.<\/div>\">Non-qualified Plan<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/old-age-survivors-and-disability-insurance-oasdi\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI)<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The official name of the Social Security program. In addition to retirement benefits, it offers disability income, veterans\u2019 pensions, public housing, and food stamps.<\/div>\">Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI)<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/partnership\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Partnership<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A contract under which two or more individuals manage and operate a business venture.<\/div>\">Partnership<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/permanent-life-insurance\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Permanent Life Insurance<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A class of life insurance policies that do not expire\u2014as long as premiums are kept current\u2014and which combine a death benefit with a savings component. This savings portion can accumulate a cash value against which the policy owner may be able to borrow funds. Several factors will affect the cost and availability of life insurance, including age, health and the type and amount of insurance purchased. Life insurance policies have expenses, including mortality and other charges. If a policy is surrendered prematurely, the policyholder also may pay surrender charges and have income tax implications. You should consider determining whether you are insurable before implementing a strategy involving life insurance. Any guarantees associated with a policy are dependent on the ability of the issuing insurance company to continue making claim payments.<\/div>\">Permanent Life Insurance<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/policy-loan\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Policy Loan<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A loan made by an insurance company to a policyholder. Policy loans are secured by the cash value of a life insurance policy. Withdrawals of earnings are fully taxable at ordinary income tax rates. If you are under age 59_ when you make the withdrawal, you may also be subject to a 10% federal income tax penalty. Also, withdrawals may reduce the benefits and value of the contract.<\/div>\">Policy Loan<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/policy-rider\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Policy Rider<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A provision to a life insurance policy that is purchased separately from the basic policy and that provides additional benefits at additional cost.<\/div>\">Policy Rider<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/policyholder\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Policyholder<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The person or entity who holds an insurance policy; usually the client in whose name an insurance policy is written.<\/div>\">Policyholder<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/portfolio\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Portfolio<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The combined investments of an individual investor or mutual fund.<\/div>\">Portfolio<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/power-of-attorney\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Power of Attorney<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A legal document that grants one person authority to act for another person in specific legal or financial matters in the event that said individual becomes incapacitated.<\/div>\">Power of Attorney<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/preferred-stock\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Preferred Stock<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>Securities that represent ownership in a corporation and have a higher claim on a company\u2019s assets and earnings than common stock. Dividends on preferred stock are generally paid out before dividends to common stockholders.<\/div>\">Preferred Stock<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/prenuptial-agreement\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Prenuptial Agreement<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A contract entered into by those contemplating marriage that sets forth how their individual property will be divided should they ultimately divorce.<\/div>\">Prenuptial Agreement<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/price-earnings-ratio-p-e-ratio\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Price\/Earnings Ratio (P\/E Ratio)<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A ratio calculated by dividing a stock\u2019s price by its earnings per share. Investors use this ratio to learn how much they are paying for a company\u2019s earnings.<\/div>\">Price\/Earnings Ratio (P\/E Ratio)<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/prime-interest-rate\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Prime Interest Rate<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The interest rate commercial banks charge their most credit-worthy or \u201cprime\u201d customers. The prime interest rate is influenced by the federal funds rate.<\/div>\">Prime Interest Rate<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/principal\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Principal<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The original amount invested in a security, excluding earnings; the face value of a bond; or the remaining amount owed on a loan, separate from interest.<\/div>\">Principal<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/probate\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Probate<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The court-supervised process in which a deceased person\u2019s debts are paid and any remaining assets distributed to his or her heirs.<\/div>\">Probate<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/profit-sharing-plan\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Profit-Sharing Plan<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A defined-contribution plan under which employees share in company profits. The funds within the plan accumulate tax deferred.<\/div>\">Profit-Sharing Plan<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/property\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Property<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>Anything over which a person or business has legal title. Property may be held in common or privately owned.<\/div>\">Property<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/prospectus\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Prospectus<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A legal document that provides the information an investor needs to make an informed decision about an investment offered for sale to the public. Prospectuses are required by and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.<\/div>\">Prospectus<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/qualified-retirement-plan\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Qualified Retirement Plan<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A retirement plan that is established and operates within the rules laid down in Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, and thus receives favorable tax treatment.<\/div>\">Qualified Retirement Plan<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/rate-of-return\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Rate of Return<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A measure of the performance of an investment. Rate of return is calculated by dividing any gain or loss by an investment\u2019s initial cost. Rates of return usually account for any income received from the investment in addition to any realized capital gains.<\/div>\">Rate of Return<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/real-estate-investment-trust-reit\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A pooled investment that invests primarily in real estate. REITs trade like stocks on the major exchanges. Keep in mind that the return and principal value of REIT prices will fluctuate as market conditions change. And shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost.<\/div>\">Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/redemption\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Redemption<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The return of an investor\u2019s principal in a debt security\u2014such as a preferred stock or bond\u2014upon maturity or cancellation by the entity that originally issued the security. Redemption can also refer to the sale of units in a mutual fund.<\/div>\">Redemption<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/required-minimum-distribution-rmd\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The amount which must be withdrawn annually from a qualified retirement plan beginning April 1 of the year following the year in which the account holder reaches age 70_.<\/div>\">Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/revenue\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Revenue<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The amount of money a company brings in from its business activities during a given period, before expenses and taxes have been subtracted.<\/div>\">Revenue<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/revocable-trust\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Revocable Trust<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A trust that can be altered or canceled by its grantor. During the life of the trust, any income earned is distributed to the grantor; upon the grantor\u2019s death, the contents of the trust are transferred to its beneficiaries according to the terms of the trust.<\/div>\">Revocable Trust<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/risk\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Risk<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The chance an investment will be lost or will provide less-than-expected returns.<\/div>\">Risk<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/risk-tolerance\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Risk Tolerance<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A measurement of an investor\u2019s willingness or ability to handle investment losses.<\/div>\">Risk Tolerance<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/rollover\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Rollover<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A tax-free transfer of assets from one qualified retirement program to another. Rollovers must be made in accordance with specific requirements to avoid a taxable event.<\/div>\">Rollover<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/roth-ira-conversion\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Roth IRA Conversion<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The process of transferring assets from a traditional, SEP, or SIMPLE IRA to a Roth IRA. Roth IRA conversions are subject to specific requirements and may be taxable.<\/div>\">Roth IRA Conversion<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/savings-incentive-match-plan-for-employees-simple\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees (SIMPLE)<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A qualified retirement plan that allows employees and employers to contribute to traditional IRAs set up for employees. SIMPLE plans are available to small businesses\u2014those with 100 or fewer employees\u2014that do not currently offer another retirement plan.<\/div>\">Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees (SIMPLE)<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/securities-and-exchange-commission-sec\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A federal agency with a mandate to protect investors; to maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets; and to facilitate capital formation. The SEC acts as one of the primary regulatory agencies for the investment industry.<\/div>\">Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/self-directed-ira\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Self-Directed IRA<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>An individual retirement arrangement in which the account holder can direct the investment of funds, subject to certain conditions and limits.<\/div>\">Self-Directed IRA<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/share\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Share<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A unit of ownership in a corporation or financial asset.<\/div>\">Share<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/split-dollar-life-insurance\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Split-Dollar Life Insurance<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>An arrangement under which a life insurance policy\u2019s premium, cash values, and death benefit are split between two parties\u2014usually a corporation and a key employee or executive. Under such an arrangement an employer may own the policy and pay the premiums and give a key employee or executive the right to name the recipient of the death benefit. Several factors will affect the cost and availability of life insurance, including age, health, and the type and amount of insurance purchased. Life insurance policies have expenses, including mortality and other charges. If a policy is surrendered prematurely, the policyholder also may pay surrender charges and have income tax implications. You should consider determining whether you are insurable before implementing a strategy involving life insurance. Any guarantees associated with a policy are dependent on the ability of the issuing insurance company to continue making claim payments.<\/div>\">Split-Dollar Life Insurance<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/split-dollar-plan\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Split-Dollar Plan<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>An arrangement under which an employer and employee share the obligations and benefits of a life insurance policy.<\/div>\">Split-Dollar Plan<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/spousal-ira\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Spousal IRA<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>An individual retirement arrangement under which an IRA is established for a non-working spouse and is funded with contributions from the working spouse. Spousal and non-spousal IRAs are subject to combined annual contribution limits and must meet certain requirements. Contributions to a traditional IRA may be fully or partially deductible, depending on your individual circumstance. Distributions from traditional IRAs and most other employer-sponsored retirement plans are taxed as ordinary income and, if taken before age 59_, may be subject to a 10% federal income tax penalty. Generally, once you reach age 70_, you must begin taking required minimum distributions.<\/div>\">Spousal IRA<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/standard-poors-500-index-sp-500\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Standard &#038; Poor\u2019s 500 Index (S&#038;P 500)<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>An average calculated by summing the prices of 500 leading companies in leading industries of the U.S. economy and dividing the sum by a divisor which is regularly adjusted to account for stock splits, spinoffs, or similar structural changes. Index performance is not indicative of the past performance of a particular investment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Individuals cannot invest directly in an index.<\/div>\">Standard & Poor\u2019s 500 Index (S&P 500)<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/stock\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Stock<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>An equity investment in a company. Stockholders own a share of the company and are entitled to any dividends and financial participation in company growth. They also have the right to vote on the company\u2019s board of directors. Keep in mind that the return and principal value of stock prices will fluctuate as market conditions change. And shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost.<\/div>\">Stock<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/stock-certificate\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Stock Certificate<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A legal document that certifies ownership of a specific number of shares of stock in a corporation. In many transactions, the stockholder is registered electronically, and no certificate is issued.<\/div>\">Stock Certificate<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/stock-purchase-plan\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Stock Purchase Plan<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A program under which an employer offers its employees the opportunity to buy stock at a favorable price, often through payroll deduction.<\/div>\">Stock Purchase Plan<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/stock-split\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Stock Split<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A decision by a company to increase the number of shares of stock it has outstanding by issuing more shares to its current shareholders. For example, in a 2-for-1 split each shareholder would receive as many new shares as he or she owns\u2014effectively doubling the number of shares he or she owns. The price per share adjusts to account for the split. In the example of a 2-for-1 split, each of the new shares would have a par value of half the prior price.<\/div>\">Stock Split<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/tax-credit\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Tax Credit<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A credit subtracted from income taxes after preliminary tax liability has been calculated.<\/div>\">Tax Credit<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/tax-deduction\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Tax Deduction<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>An amount that can be subtracted from a taxpayer\u2019s income before taxes are calculated. Taxpayers may use the standard deduction or may itemize deductions if allowable itemized deductions exceed the standard deduction.<\/div>\">Tax Deduction<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/tax-deferred\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Tax Deferred<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A condition of certain plans and accounts under which the funds in the plan or account along with any accrued interest, dividends, or other capital gains, are not subject to taxes until the funds are withdrawn.<\/div>\">Tax Deferred<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/tax-exempt-bonds\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Tax-Exempt Bonds<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>Debt securities issued by a state, county, city, or other political entity (such as a school district) that generate income which is exempt from federal income taxes. Income from such bonds may also be exempt from state income taxes in the state in which the bond is issued. However, some tax-exempt bonds may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax. Bond prices rise and fall daily. Municipal bonds are subject to a variety of risks, including adjustments in interest rates, call risk, market conditions, and default risk. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally will fall. Certain municipal bonds may be difficult to sell. A municipal bond issuer may be unable to make interest or principal payments, which may lead to the issuer defaulting on the bond. If this occurs, the municipal bond may have little or no value. If a bond is purchased at a premium, it may result in realized losses. It\u2019s possible that the interest on a municipal bond may be determined to be taxable after purchase.<\/div>\">Tax-Exempt Bonds<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/taxable-income\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Taxable Income<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A taxpayer\u2019s gross income, minus any adjustments, itemized deductions or the standard deduction, and personal exemptions. Taxable income is used to compute tax liability.<\/div>\">Taxable Income<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/technical-analysis\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Technical Analysis<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A method of evaluating securities by examining recent price movements and trends in an attempt to identify patterns that can suggest future activity. Generally, technical analysis is the opposite of fundamental analysis.<\/div>\">Technical Analysis<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/tenancy-in-common\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Tenancy in Common<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A form of property ownership under which two or more people have an undivided interest in the property and in which the interest of a deceased owner passes to his or her beneficiaries rather than to the surviving owners.<\/div>\">Tenancy in Common<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/term-insurance\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Term Insurance<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>Life insurance that provides coverage for a specific period. If the policyholder dies during that time, his or her beneficiaries receive the benefit from the policy. If the policyholder outlives the term of the policy, it is no longer in effect. Several factors will affect the cost and availability of life insurance, including age, health, and the type and amount of insurance purchased. Life insurance policies have expenses, including mortality and other charges. If a policy is surrendered prematurely, the policyholder also may pay surrender charges and have income tax implications. You should consider determining whether you are insurable before implementing a strategy involving life insurance. Any guarantees associated with a policy are dependent on the ability of the issuing insurance company to continue making claim payments.<\/div>\">Term Insurance<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/testamentary-trust\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Testamentary Trust<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A trust created by a will or trust that is established on the death of the trustor. Using a trust involves a complex set of tax rules and regulations. Before moving forward with a trust, consider working with a professional who is familiar with the rules and regulations.<\/div>\">Testamentary Trust<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/time-horizon\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Time Horizon<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The amount of time an investor plans to hold an investment or portfolio of investments.<\/div>\">Time Horizon<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/title\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Title<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A legal document that serves as evidence of ownership of an asset or security.<\/div>\">Title<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/total-return\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Total Return<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The total of all earnings from an investment or portfolio, including both capital appreciation and any income received.<\/div>\">Total Return<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/treasuries\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Treasuries<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>Debt securities issued by the United States government. Treasury bills normally have maturities of less than one year, while Treasury notes have maturities between one and 10 years, and Treasury bonds have maturities between 10 and 30 years. U.S. Treasury securities are guaranteed by the federal government as to the timely payment of principal and interest. However, if you sell a Treasury security prior to maturity, it could be worth more or less than the original price paid.<\/div>\">Treasuries<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/trust\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Trust<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A trust is a legal arrangement that creates a separate entity which can own property and is managed for the benefit of a beneficiary. A living trust is created while its grantor is still alive. A testamentary trust is created upon the grantor\u2019s death\u2014usually by another trust or by a will. Using a trust involves a complex set of tax rules and regulations. Before moving forward with a trust, consider working with a professional who is familiar with the rules and regulations.<\/div>\">Trust<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/trustee\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Trustee<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>An individual, corporation, or other entity that manages property held in a trust.<\/div>\">Trustee<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/trustee-to-trustee-transfer\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Trustee-to-Trustee Transfer<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A means for transferring assets from one qualified retirement program to another without triggering a taxable event.<\/div>\">Trustee-to-Trustee Transfer<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/uniform-gift-to-minors-act-ugma\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Uniform Gift to Minors Act (UGMA)<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>An act available in some states that allows assets to be held in a custodian\u2019s name for the benefit of a minor without the need to set up a trust. Once the child to whom the assets have been gifted reaches the age of maturity in his or her state, the assets become his or her property and can be used for any purpose.<\/div>\">Uniform Gift to Minors Act (UGMA)<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/universal-life-insurance\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Universal Life Insurance<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>Permanent life insurance that allows the policyholder to vary the amount and timing of premiums and, by extension, the death benefit. Universal life insurance policies accumulate cash value which grows tax deferred. Several factors will affect the cost and availability of life insurance, including age, health, and the type and amount of insurance purchased. Life insurance policies have expenses, including mortality and other charges. If a policy is surrendered prematurely, the policyholder also may pay surrender charges and have income tax implications. You should consider determining whether you are insurable before implementing a strategy involving life insurance. Any guarantees associated with a policy are dependent on the ability of the issuing insurance company to continue making claim payments.<\/div>\">Universal Life Insurance<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/unlimited-marital-deduction\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Unlimited Marital Deduction<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A provision of the tax code that allows an individual to transfer an unlimited amount of assets to his or her spouse at any time\u2014including upon the individual\u2019s death\u2014without triggering a tax liability.<\/div>\">Unlimited Marital Deduction<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/variable-interest-rate\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Variable Interest Rate<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>An interest rate that moves up and down with a specific measure or index, such as current money market rates or a lender\u2019s cost of funds.<\/div>\">Variable Interest Rate<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/variable-universal-life-insurance\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Variable Universal Life Insurance<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>Permanent life insurance that allows the policyholder to vary the amount and timing of premiums and, by extension, the death benefit. Universal life insurance policies accumulate cash value which grows tax deferred. Within certain limits, policyholders can direct how this cash value will be allocated among subaccounts offered within the policy. Several factors will affect the cost and availability of life insurance, including age, health, and the type and amount of insurance purchased. Life insurance policies have expenses, including mortality and other charges. If a policy is surrendered prematurely, the policyholder also may pay surrender charges and have income tax implications. You should consider determining whether you are insurable before implementing a strategy involving life insurance. Any guarantees associated with a policy are dependent on the ability of the issuing insurance company to continue making claim payments.<\/div>\">Variable Universal Life Insurance<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/volatility\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Volatility<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A measure of the range of potential fluctuations in a security\u2019s value. A higher volatility means the security\u2019s value can potentially fluctuate over a larger range of potential outcomes\u2014up and down.<\/div>\">Volatility<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/whole-life-insurance\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Whole Life Insurance<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>Permanent life insurance with fixed premiums and death benefit. Whole life insurance policies accumulate cash value which grows tax deferred. Several factors will affect the cost and availability of life insurance, including age, health, and the type and amount of insurance purchased. Life insurance policies have expenses, including mortality and other charges. If a policy is surrendered prematurely, the policyholder also may pay surrender charges and have income tax implications. You should consider determining whether you are insurable before implementing a strategy involving life insurance. Any guarantees associated with a policy are dependent on the ability of the issuing insurance company to continue making claim payments.<\/div>\">Whole Life Insurance<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/will\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Will<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A legal document by which an individual or a couple identifies their wishes regarding the distribution of their assets after death as well as the guardianship of any minor children.<\/div>\">Will<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/withholding\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Withholding<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The process by which an employer holds back part of an employee\u2019s compensation to pay his or her share of income, Social Security, and Medicare taxes. Amounts withheld are paid to the IRS in the employee\u2019s name.<\/div>\">Withholding<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/yield\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Yield<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A measure of the performance of an investment. Yield is calculated by dividing the income received from an investment by the investment\u2019s initial cost. Yield differs from rate of return in that it accounts only for income; rate of return also includes appreciation or depreciation in the value of the investment.<\/div>\">Yield<\/a><\/a><\/li><li class=\"\" ><a class=\"glossaryLink  \"  href=\"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/glossary\/zero-coupon-bond\/\"   aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Zero-Coupon Bond<\/div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A bond that does not pay interest during its life. Zero-coupon bonds are purchased at a discount from their face value. When a zero-coupon bond matures, the investor receives the face value of the bond. The market value of a bond will fluctuate with changes in interest rates. As rates rise, the value of existing bonds typically falls. If an investor sells a bond before maturity, it may be worth more or less that the initial purchase price. By holding a bond to maturity, an investor will receive the interest payments due plus his or her original principal, barring default by the issuer. Investments seeking to achieve higher yields also involve a higher degree of risk. Bond prices rise and fall daily. Bonds are subject to a variety of risks, including adjustments in interest rates, call risk, market conditions, and default risk. When interest rates rise, bond prices generally will fall. Certain municipal bonds may be difficult to sell. A bond issuer may be unable to make interest or principal payments, which may lead to the issuer defaulting on the bond. If this occurs, the bond may have little or no value. If a bond is purchased at a premium, it may result in realized losses. It\u2019s possible that the interest on a municipal bond may be determined to be taxable after purchase.<\/div>\">Zero-Coupon Bond<\/a><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"401(k) Plan401(k) Loan403(b) Plan1035 ExchangeAccount BalanceAdjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM)Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)AdministratorAfter-Tax ReturnAggressive Growth FundAnnual Percentage Rate (APR)AssetAsset AllocationAsset ClassBalanced Mutual FundBear MarketBeneficiaryBlue Chip StockBondBull MarketBuy-and-HoldBuy-Sell AgreementCapital Gain or LossCash AlternativesCash [...]","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":23,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1033"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1033"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1033\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/scrantonfg.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1033"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}