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SIRM
8th grade FACS: Saving, Investing, and Risk Management
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| bond | an IOU issued by a company, municipality, or the federal government in exchange for a loan from an investor that will be repaid with a set rate of return. |
| financial institution | a business that provides money-related services |
| interest | a fee received or paid for the use of money |
| invest | to commit money to gain a profit or earn interest |
| mutual fund | a collection of stocks or bonds of various corporations |
| opportunity cost | the next best alternative given up when making a financial choice |
| Pay Yourself First (PYF) | to automatically save a specified amount from a paycheck for future use |
| principal | the amount of money originally invested |
| risk | the possibility of financial loss or physical harm |
| savings account | an interest-bearing account where people put money for future use |
| stock | a share of a corporation sold to the public |
| insurance policy | a contract that outlines coverage plans and protects a person against financial loss or damage. |
| premium | the amount paid for an insurance policy |