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Struggling with financial jargon? The jargonator can help by translating commonly misunderstood financial terms into plain language.
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Learn more about the research that inspired MoneySmarts

Americans are Befuddled by Financial Jargon
When it comes to understanding financial literature and terminology, confusion reigns
Confusion Results in Doubt, Missteps and Lost Opportunities
When your financial decisions are made more difficult by complex terminology and confusing jargon, you may find yourself paying a price
Americans Believe the Financial Services Industry Does a Poor Job of Communicating
Americans lay much of the blame for all this confusion at the doorstep of the financial services industry
The Simple Truth: Speak Plainly and They Will Come
Seventy-two percent of those surveyed wish they had a better understanding of investment terminology. Women in particular would like a better grasp on financial terms (76% vs. 67% of men)

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