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Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Certificate of Deposit | An account at a depository institution that is used for a fixed period of time and allows restricted access to the funds deposited. |
| Checking Account | An account that allows quick access to funds for transactions. |
| Depository Institution | Businesses that provide financial services. |
| Liquidity | How quickly and easily an asset can be converted into cash. |
| Money Market Deposit Account | A account at a depository institution that usually has minimum balance requirements and tiered interest rates. |
| Savings Account | An account at a depository institution that is designed to hold money not spent on current consumption. |
| Saving Tools | Accounts offered by depository institutions whose main purpose is to help people manage their money. |
| Tiered Interest Rate | The amount of interest earned depends on the account balance. |