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Mark P. Cussen, CMFCContributor
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Expertise

Personal finance

Education

University of Kansas

Highlights

  • Expert in retirement planning 

  • Specialist in mutual funds

  • Expert in annuities 

I think health savings accounts are the greatest thing since sliced bread. If you don't need to take money out of them to pay for medical expenses, then you can eventually use it for retirement income.

— Mark P. Cussen, CMFC

Experience

Mark P. Cussen, CMFC, has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked as a stockbroker in the full-service, discount, and banking arenas. He served as a financial counselor for the U.S. military. He has also worked as a life insurance agent, income tax preparer, and mortgage originator. He has written thousands of articles covering insurance and securities, training manuals, and educational articles for websites such as Investopedia, Money Crashers, Mason Finance, The Balance, and the Motley Fool.

Education

Mark received his Bachelor of Science in English from the University of Kansas.

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