Financial Literacy Part C Flashcards
Define Saving
Setting aside money to spend later
Define Investing
Putting money into shares, properties or other financial schemes, aim to make a profit
Define Interest Rate
The amount of money borrower must pay lender for use of assets
Explain 2 Reasons Why People Save Money
- Earn more, earn interests from banks.
- Spend less, to monitor what is spent and prevent wasting money
Explain 2 Reasons Why People Set Saving Goals
- In case of emergencies, unexpected bills, e.g car trouble, medical expenses
- Aim to buy things that is currently unaffordable with everyday income
List 3 Steps to Set Saving Goals
- Identify what you would like to have in the future and how much it will cost
- Identify the amount of money you put aside per week or month
- Identify how long it will take to reach your goal
Define Deposit
Sum of money added or paid into an account, which contributes to the full purchase price
Define Principal
Money that was originally invested or loaned
Define Shares
Units of ownership in a publicly listed company
Define Shareholder
Individual that holds units of ownership in a publicly listed company
Define Investment Risks
The likelihood of losing money in a financial scheme
Define Share market
A market, Shares in publicly listed companies are bought and sold
Define Australian Security Exchange (ASX)
Operates Australia’s primary securities exchange, shares in one form of security can be traded via ASX
What is Investor and Broker?
*Investors
Have the money, do research and decide which stocks to buy and sell, take investment risks and earn profit
*Brokers
Execute investors’ trades on the exchange for a fee, Income relies on investor’s activity, they don’t take risks
List the 7 Types of Scams
*Charity scams
*Psychic and clairvoyant scams
*Romance scams
*Phishing scams
*Phone calls
*Covid 19 scams
*Impersonation scams