Chapter 6: Mathematics of Finance Flashcards
Fee paid for borrowed money
Interest
Interest that is calculated based on the principal amount borrowed/invested not including the previous interest/s
Simple Interest
Simple Interest Formula
I = PRT
Future/Maturity Value for Simple Interest Formula
A = P + I
- Is an interest calculated on any balance including previous interest/s
- Future amount/value of the money loaned/invested is usually the focus
Compound Interest
Amount calculated after n years of having compound interest
Compound Amount
Compound Interest Formula
A = P (1 + r/n)^nt
P = A / ((1 + r/n)^nt)
Small plastic/metal card issued by a bank/financial company
Credit Card
Represents a line of credit
Credit Card
Where to Get Credit Card
- Financial Institutions
- Department/Chain Stores
Account with money that you can borrow repeatedly
Line of credit
Deducting money from checking/savings account
Debit Card
7 Basic Credit Card Features
- Credit Card Type
- Balance
- Grace Period
- Annual Percentage Rate (APR)
- Credit Card Fees
- Credit Limit
- Rewards and Perks
Single credit card issuer may issue multiple versions of the same type of credit card
Credit Card Type
- Total amount owed
- Higher the credit card balance, the lower the available credit
Balance
Amount of time you have to pay your balance in full before a finance charge/interest is applied
Grace Period
Grace Period is typically how many days
20 - 25
Balance transfers/cash advances typically do not have a _________
grace period
If you carry balance from pervious month, you might not have a _______ for new purchases
grace period
Interest rate applied to any balance you carry past the grace period/amount of interest that is charged on a balance over the course of a year
Annual Percentage Rate (APR)
Maximum balance you can have on the credit card
Credit Limit
These include cashback, miles points, discounts
Rewards and Perks
These are based on transaction/penalty
Credit Card Fees