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Unit 7
Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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grant | Money given to college students who NEED it most. the student will not have to pay it back. |
check register | A neat paper that helps you keep track of your spending. |
credit card | A plastic card used to purchase goods. You can pay LATER when you receive a monthly bill at the end of the month. |
deposit | To put money IN the bank. |
withdrawal | To take money OUT of the bank; to spend. |
credit report | Includes a person's name, address, social security number, and credit history and income. Compiled by agencies to help lenders decide whether or not to lend you money. |
work study program | Gives college students a convenient job on campus so they can earn money to pay for college tuition. |
debit card | A plastic card used to purchase goods and services. You have to enter a PIN and the money is taken out of your bank account immediately. |
income | The money earned from a job. |
credit score | A number calculated from your credit report. Paying your bills on time brings this number up; late payments bring it down. |
checking account | You set this up at a bank so you can write checks or use a debit card to withdraw money. |
scholarships | Money awarded to college students based on achievement (sports, grades). |
credit history | Includes information about how well you manage your money. |
career | Your occupation; your life's work (teacher, artist, mechanic). |