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Ch 18 Test SS Review
Ch 18 Test Social Studies Review
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| return | profit earned by investor |
| disposable income | income left after all taxes on it have been paid |
| discretionary income | income left after all taxes on it have been paid and that you can choose to spend |
| time deposit | depositing money for a certain amount of time |
| mutual fund | an investment company tat sells stock in itself and uses the proceeds to buy stocks and bonds issued by other companies |
| interest | the payment that people or institutions receive when they lend money or allow someone else to use their money |
| principal | amount of initial deposit on which interest is earned |
| down payment | to pay a part of the purchase price when making the purchase |
| comparison shopping | to compare competing products and prices to find the best value |
| consumer right to be informed | John F. Kennedy invented. right to safety, to be informed, to choose, to be heard, and to have service |
| certificate of deposit | a certificate issued by a bank to a person depositing money for a specified length of time and earns interest |
| financial goals | the goal you set for how much money you want to earn, buy stocks with, and how much you want to save |
| Federal Trade Commission (FTC) | the USA's consumer protection agency. they prevent fraud, deception, and unfair business practices |
| 4 consumer responsibilities | be honest, be informed, comparison shop, and buy generic goods |
| different between checking account, savings account, and money market account | checking account is where money goes on debit card that you swipe, savings account is the money you want to save, and money market account is your larger savings account |
| debit card | a electronic card issued by a bank which allows a person access to their account to withdraw cash or pay for goods and services |
| save | the money you put away for later on in your life |
| risk | when you take a chance that an investment will be effected |