Unit 5: Domain Review

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This type of interest "creates a mathematical explosion," and it can make you wealthy over time, or keep you in debt for a long time.

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compound

Front

The cost of borrowed money, usually expressed as a percentage.

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interest

Front

401(k), IRA, and Roth IRA are all examples of a __________ account.

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Retirement

Front

What does CD stand for when talking about investments?

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Certificate of Deposit

Front

A mutual fund allows investments to be ___________.

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Diversified

Front

This type of retirement account offered by employers to their employees allows them to set aside tax-deferred income. Sometimes employers will even match the employee contribution up to a certain amount.

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401(k)

Front

This is just a savings account with a slightly higher interest rate because the saver commits to a longer saving period for a set amount deposited.

Back

C.D.

Front

Term that applies to the ability to buy something now and pay for it later over a period of time (usually with having to pay a finance charge and/or the addition of interest).

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Credit

Front

What is a credit score?

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A three-digit numerical rating that reflects how likely you are to repay your debt.

Front

a plan for how much income will be received and how it will be spent

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budget