Investment and Financial Terms

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Investing

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Using money now with the hope of earning more later.

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Risk

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The chance you might lose money.

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Return

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The amount you earn from an investment.

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Interest

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Money paid to you for keeping funds in an account or lending money.

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Deposit

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Putting money into an account.

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Withdrawal

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Taking money out of an account.

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Federally Insured

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Protected by the government up to certain limits if the bank fails.

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Minimum Balance

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The lowest amount of money required to keep an account open.

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Penalty

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A fee or loss charged for breaking account rules (like early withdrawal).

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Maturity

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The date when a bond or CD ends and money is repaid.