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PCS Personal Fin
Personal Finance Key Terms Ch. 11
Term | Definition |
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earned income | any income (wages/salary) that is generated by working |
income tax | tax paid out by anyone who earns an income |
passive income | Money earned on a regular basis with little or no effect required to maintain it. Some things that produce passive income are real estate, intellectual property like books or internet content, or a business in which the owner is not actively involved |
personal branding | the process by which we "market" ourselves to others; involves highlighting personal strengths, interests and unique qualities and identifying goals |
portfolio income | income generated by selling an investment at a higher price than you paid for it |
property taxes | taxes paid by anyone who owns property such as land, a home or commercial real estate |
resume | a brief account of one's professional or work experience and qualifications, often submitted with an employment application |
sales tax | tax on goods and services that goes to your state or local government |
social security | a federal insurance program funded by taxpayer dollars that provides benefits to people who are retired, unemployed or disabled |