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401(k)
A 401(k) is an employer-sponsored retirement account that often includes tax benefits, payroll contributions, and sometimes an employer match.
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CPI
The Consumer Price Index tracks price changes across a basket of goods and services and is one of the main inflation gauges investors follow.
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Expense ratio
An expense ratio is the annual percentage an investment fund charges to cover operating costs.
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Fed funds rate
The federal funds rate is the short-term interest-rate target set by the Federal Reserve to influence financial conditions and inflation.
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Yield curve
The yield curve compares Treasury yields across different maturities and helps investors see how the bond market is pricing growth and inflation risk.