You protect your SSN, birth certificate, bank records, and financial documents. But watch out for these sneaky ways your personal information is shared.
A time horizon is the length of time you can leave money in an investment before you need it. Apply this concept to improve your financial health, now and later.
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Using Time Horizons to Make Smarter Investments
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