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- Balanced FundA balanced fund is a mutual fund that seeks both growth and income, often through a mix of stocks and bonds. 
- BeneficiaryA beneficiary is the recipient of the benefits from an investment. Each 529 plan account has a beneficiary. See also: Family Member. 
- BondA bond is a loan to a corporation or government entity that pays interest until a maturity date. The maturity date is the date the issuer must repay the face amount (principal) of the bond. 
- Bond FundA bond fund is a mutual fund that invests in different types of bonds. Bond funds may also be called fixed-income funds. 
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