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assists a lender in determining the risk associated with the loan. The
higher this ratio, the riskier the loan.

Long position: Long position in an investment indicates a current
ownership in that investment which would increase in value as the

underlying asset(s) increase in value, opposite of a short position.

Matching contribution: Matching contribution is money or company
stock your employer adds to your 401(k) account, usually figured as a
percentage of the amount you contribute. Employers are not required to

match contributions but may do so if they wish. Employers must also
choose a vesting schedule that conforms to federal guidelines to
determine how long you must be on the job to be entitled to transfer or

withdraw the matching contributions.

Medical Power of Attorney: This special power of attorney document

allows you to designate another person to make medical decisions on
your behalf.

Minimum distributions: An individual must start receiving
distributions from a qualified plan by April 1st of the year following the

year in which he/she reaches age 72. Subsequent distributions must
occur by each December 31st. The minimum distributions can be based

on the life expectancy of the individual or the joint life expectancy of the
individual and beneficiary.

Mortality: Mortality is the risk of death of a given person based on

factors such as age, health, gender, and lifestyle.

Mortgage: A legal instrument providing a loan to the mortgagee to be
used to purchase a real property in exchange for a lien against the
property.

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