Business Lvl 2 Flashcards
savings account
bank account earning interest
credit score
number given to someone indicating to for lenders to know their capacity to repay a loan
mortage
specific type of loan that’s used to buy a true estate
dowpayment
first payment on a loan, (often on the first house)
emergency fund
savings account that’s set aside used only for emergency expenses
compound interest
interest earned on both the main amount and any already earned interest
investing
process of setting money aside to increase wealth over time for long-term financial goals like retirement
bond
certificate issued by a government/company promising to pay back with interest the money borrowed fromthe buyer of the certificate
stocks
shares of ownership in a company
mutual fund
money used by company to buy stocks variety, bonds, or money market instruments
tax shelter
investment providing immediate tax benefits and a reasonable expectation of a future financial return
assets
money and other valuables belonging to someone/business
liabilities
debt one owes
net worth
difference between assetes and liabilities
balance
amount of money in one’s account (also amount of money in credit card)