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Frequently Asked Questions
This can happen due to a change in your credit mix. If the paid-off loan was your only installment account, your credit profile may now consist only of revolving credit (credit cards), which can slightly lower your score. The positive payment history from the loan will remain for 10 years.
A deductible is the amount you must pay out-of-pocket for covered medical services before your insurance plan begins to pay. For example, with a $1,500 deductible, you pay the first $1,500 of covered services.
Yes, premiums are typically fixed for the duration of the term. For example, a 20-year term policy will have the same premium each year for 20 years.
This is the initial period (typically 10-15 years) during which surrender charges apply if you cancel the policy. These charges decrease over time and eventually disappear.
The RMD is calculated by dividing the account’s prior December 31 balance by a life expectancy factor provided by the IRS in Uniform Lifetime Tables. Your plan administrator may assist with this calculation.
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