There are two basic types of trusts: living trusts and testamentary trusts. A living trust or an "inter-vivos" trust is set up during the person's lifetime. A Testamentary trust is set up in a ...

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A pension is a retirement account that an employer maintains to give you a fixed payout when you retire. It's a kind of defined benefit plan. Your payout typically depends on how long you worked ...

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