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5.01
Personal Finance
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Compound Interest | Earning interest on interest. |
| Consumption | The purchase of goods and services. |
| Do It Yourself | When you complete a task yourself rather than paying someone else. |
| Emergency Savings | Cash set aside to cover the cost of unexpected events. |
| Interest | Price paid for using someone else's money. |
| Interest Rate | Percentage rate used to calculate interest. |
| Liquidity | How quickly and easily assets can be accessed and converted into cash. |
| Pay Yourself First | Saving for the future by putting money aside before paying regular monthly bills or using income for discretionary purchases. |
| Principal | The original amount of money saved or invested. |
| Saving | Accumulation of excess funds by intentionally spending less than you earn. |
| Savings | Portion of income not spent on consumption. |
| Time Value of Money | Money available at the present time (today) is worth more than the same amount if received in the future. |