Financial Terms and Concepts

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A situation where the value of a country's currency significantly decreases.

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the currency collapsed

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An amount of money that is required to be paid as a fee.

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pay 10 $ in charges

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A rapid increase in the general price level of goods and services.

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inflation rocketed

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To allow someone to borrow money or receive goods with the promise of future payment.

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extend them credit

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To completely deplete one's savings.

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wipe out their savings

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To rely on government-provided retirement funds for living expenses.

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live on the state pension

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To plan and control financial resources.

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manage a budget

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To borrow money that one is unable to repay.

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get into debt

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Списать долг

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write off billions

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To accumulate a large amount of debt.

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run up huge debts