Chapter 1-4 Test
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Personal Finance
All of the decisions and activities of an individual of family regarding their money, including spending, saving, budgeting, etc.
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Loan
A debt evidenced by a "note," which specifies the principal amount, interest rate and date of repayment (ex: house mortage)
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Debt
An obligation of repayment owed by one party (debtor/borrower) to a second party (creditor/lender)
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Credit
The granting of a loan and the creation of a debt; any form of deferred payment
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Interest
A fee paid by a borrower to the lender for the use of borrowed money
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The Five Foundation
The five steps to financial success
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Interest Rate
A rate which is either charged (on debt) or paid (on investment accounts) for the use of money
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Emergency Fund
A saving account that is set aside to be used only for emergency expenses
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Inflation
The persistent increase in the cost of goods and services or the persistent decline in the purchasing power of money
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Sinking Fund
Saving money over time for a large purchase
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Credit Report
A detailed report of an individual's credit history
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Depreciation
A decrease or loss in value
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Debt Snowball
Preferred method of debt repayment; includes a list of all debts organized from smallest to largest balance; minimum payments are made to all debts except for the smallest' which is attacked with the largest payment
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Credit Score
A measure of an individual's credit risk; calculated from a credit report using a standardized formula
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Credit Card
Type of card issued by a bank that allows users to finance a purchase