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Term | Definition |
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Why save? | to have funds available to meet a financial emergency Allows you to achieve financial goals |
savings account | account used for saving money. You can earn interest. |
desposit | money that you put into your account |
withdrawal | money that you take out of your account |
interest | a sum of money that is paid for use of another's money. It is usually expressed as a percentage of the amount of the amount deposited |
compound interest | interest based on the amount of money you deposit plus interest that has accrued on your deposit |
principle | the amount of money you have in your account that is earning interst |
commercial banks | offers customers a full range of financial conveniences and services |
savings and loan associations | known for lending money to homebuyers. They pay slightly higher interest rates then commercial banks |
credit union | a bank for people that are part of the same organization |
passbook account | you can make withdrawals and deposits at anytime. Lower interest rates. |
liquidity | refers to an asset that can be easily converted into cash |
Certificate of deposits | saver agrees not to withdrawal money during that period of time. In return the bank pays a higher interest rate Not as liquid as other savings accounts. |
money market | a minimum balance is required |
savings bond | can be purchased through the governments website. When you buy this, you are lending money to the goverment |
investments | setting aside money for long term goals |
pension plans | a retirement plan funded partly by a employer or union |
401k plan | employers may match this contribution to a specific amount or percentage of your salary |
IRA | a personal retirement account where you can put a limited amount of money each year |
FDIC | FDIC protects each account up to 250,000 dollars |
Investing | is the process of using money not required for personal and family needs to increase overall financial worth. long-term financial strategy |