FA-5.1 - 5.3: Investing Review

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What is the primary purpose of saving?

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Saving is meant for short-term goals.

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What type of function is represented by depositing $10 every month in a savings account?

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Linear Growth ($10/month)

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What is the primary purpose of investing?

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Investing harnesses compound interest and higher average returns to grow your wealth faster.

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What happens to the purchasing power of savings if the interest rate is lower than inflation?

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The purchasing power decreases.

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What is a growth factor in the context of an investment account?

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The growth factor represents how much the investment has increased over a specific period.

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Define compound interest.

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Compound interest is the interest on a loan or deposit calculated based on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods.

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What is the difference between saving and investing?

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Saving is for short-term goals with lower risk, while investing is for long-term growth with higher potential returns.

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What is inflation?

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Inflation is the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power.

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How does inflation affect savings?

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If the interest earned on savings is less than the inflation rate, the real value of savings decreases.

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What is a linear function in the context of savings?

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A linear function shows a constant rate of change, such as a fixed monthly deposit.