Personal Finance vocabulary

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What is interest?

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Additional money paid by a borrower to a lender in exchange for the use of the lender’s money.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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What is a fixed expense?

Back

An expense that occurs regularly and the amount does not change.

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What does it mean to donate?

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The act or instance of giving.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What is a loan?

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Money that is lent by a bank or other financial institution.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What is income?

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Money received, especially on a regular basis, for work.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What is a variable expense?

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An expense that can change in amount and frequency.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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What is a budget?

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A plan that outlines expected income and expenses over a certain period.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What is savings?

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Money that is set aside for future use.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What is a financial institution?

Back

An organization that provides financial services, such as banks and credit unions.

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What does it mean to withdraw?

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To take money out of a bank account.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4