Time Value Of Money And Planning
Understanding the general concept of the time value of money can help consumers plan appropriately for future needs and today’s wants. This concept applies to how a consumer may save,…
Michael Cochell is associate vice president of Jacob Gold & Associates. For the last 14 years, Cochell has helped thousands of households organize and manage their personal financial affairs in the areas of banking and finance. He is an investment adviser representative and is registered with FINRA and holds Series 7, 63, 65 licenses, and is a graduate of Arizona State University.
Understanding the general concept of the time value of money can help consumers plan appropriately for future needs and today’s wants. This concept applies to how a consumer may save,…
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Most of us will have the opportunity to benefit from a 401(k), a profit-sharing or some other corporate retirement plan. Typically, after accepting a position with a company, employees are…