Sentences with phrase «first few percentage points»

Most people are good for the first few percentage points of decrease.

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A few things stand out about this particular rate change: first, the magnitude of influence that just a quarter percentage - point change had on the stock market; second, the current rate with an upper range of.50 % compared to the various long - term averages of about 5 %; and third, the rate remains historically low, with only minute incremental changes, despite the relatively good news we continue to read about the economy.

Work out in a fasted state, consider intermittent fasting — Although advanced techniques to get to super low body fat percentages are beyond the scope of this article, here's another tactic if you want to drop the last few percentage points: strength train in a fasted state, and don't consume your first meal of the day until AFTER your workout.

The first two points lead to this one: If you need part of the money within a few years, you're going to want a larger percentage out of stocks and in more conservative investments than what this formula suggests.

During the first few years, your coverage amount (death benefit) is only the premiums you have paid into the policy + a few percentage points.