Futrue Smart Vocab

Question 1

Associates Degree

Answer 1

a type of degree that typically takes two years of full time study after high school and is dedicated training toward a specific career or skill

Question 2

Bachelor’s degree

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a type of degree that normally takes four years of full time study, also known as an undergraduate degree. You can earn a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree.

Question 3

Masters degree

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after completing a bachelor’s degree, you can continue on to complete a master’s program in a variety of fields. This type of degree typically takes one or two years, but can sometimes be completed on evenings and weekends, while you’re working full-time.

Question 4

Doctoral degree

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a type of degree that is highly specialized in regards to a specific profession and typically takes three to five years to earn after completing your bachelor’s degree

Question 5

Checking account

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a type of bank account in which interest is not usually applied to the principal, but offers a safe place to store your money and allows you to make withdrawals using an ATM card, debit card or personal check.

Question 6

Savings account

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a type of savings vehicle in which interest is earned on the deposit amount (principal). This type of account usually require a minimum balance, offer lower interest rates, and have restrictions on the number of withdrawals allowed within a given time period.

Question 7

Credit Card

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a payment type that does not automatically draw money from your checking account. It provides a short-term loan from the credit card company. At the end of each purchase period (usually a month), you receive a bill with all of your charges. You will have the option to pay off your balance (the amount you owe) or pay the minimum payment. If you do not pay your entire balance, you start to pay interest on the money you owe.

Question 8

Debit Card

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a payment type that allows you to make purchases using money directly from your checking account

Question 9

Deposit

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when money is added into a bank account, also know as a ‘credit’

Question 10

Expenses

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the money you’re spending. This includes everything you buy, such as food, concert tickets, or even a pack of gum.

Question 11

Budget

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a plan for spending or saving money that is made up of income and expenses

Question 12

Fixed Expenses

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an expense that occurs regularly. This amount typically does not change from month-to-month.

Question 13

Variable Expenses

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spending that is based on the purchase decisions you make. These can vary from month to month.

Question 14

Income

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money you earn, like money you may get from your birthday or allowance from you parents

Question 15

Profit

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positive earnings, when you have earned more in revenue than you spent on expenses

Question 16

Revenue

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the amount of money a business makes within a specific time period, typically a month

Question 17

Salary

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a fixed payment, usually paid on a weekly or bi-weekly basis that does not vary depending on how little or how much you work

Question 18

Wage

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amount paid based on a certain time period. You can earn a certain wage per hour, day or week.