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  2. History of Social Security in the United States - Wikipedia

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    In 2009, nearly 51 million Americans received $650 billion in Social Security benefits. The effects of Social Security took decades to manifest themselves. In 1950, it was reported that as many as 40% of Americans over 65 were still employed in some capacity, but by 1980 that figure had dropped to less than 20%.

  3. Chit fund - Wikipedia

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    A chit fund comprises a group of members, called subscribers. An organizer, a company or a trusted relative or neighbor, brings the group together and administers the activities of the group. For their efforts, the organizer is either compensated each month or at withdrawal time. (The fee may be omitted in informal situations.)

  4. Reserve Primary Fund - Wikipedia

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    The Reserve Primary Fund was the original money market fund, created in 1970 by Bruce R. Bent and Henry B. R. Brown and managed by Reserve Management Company. At its peak it held more than $60 billion in assets. [1] During the financial crisis of 2007-2008 it lost dollar value, or " broke the buck ," and was liquidated as a result.

  5. Dimensional Fund Advisors - Wikipedia

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    AUM. $677 billion (Dec 31, 2023) [1] Number of employees. 1,600+ (2023) [2] Website. www .dimensional .com. Dimensional Fund Advisors, L.P. (branded Dimensional abbreviated DFA [3]) is a privately-owned investment firm headquartered in Austin, Texas. Dimensional was founded in Brooklyn [4] in 1981 by David Booth, Rex Sinquefield and Larry Klotz.

  6. Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund - Wikipedia

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    The Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund (HSTF) is a sovereign wealth fund established in 1976 [1] : 10 [2] by the Government of Alberta under then- Premier Peter Lougheed. [1] : 10 [2] The Heritage Savings Trust Fund was created with three objectives: "to save for the future, to strengthen or diversify the economy, and to improve the quality of ...

  7. Fisher-Price - Wikipedia

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    Fisher-Price, Inc. is an American company that produces educational toys for infants, toddlers and preschoolers, headquartered in East Aurora, New York. It was founded in 1930 during the Great Depression by Herman Fisher, Irving Price, Helen Schelle, and Margaret Evans Price. Notable Fisher-Price toys include the Little People toy line, Power ...