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CIV M8L1 Key Terms
Civics Module 8 Lesson 1 Key Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mortgage | A payment on a loan from the bank that was used to buy a house. |
| Rent | A payment to the owner of a property in order to live there. |
| Finance | The management of large sums of money. |
| Taxes | Fees that the government requires people to pay in order to live and work in their state and the U.S. |
| Gross Pay | The amount of money earned during a pay period before deductions. |
| Net Pay | Also known as "take-home pay," is the amount of money remaining after the total deductions have been subtracted from the gross pay in the pay period. |
| Fixed Expenses | Expenses that are the same each time they are paid and are paid at least once a month. |
| Social Security | An income program that helps older Americans. |
| Variable Expenses | Expenses that are paid at least once each month but are based on usage or amounts and are different each time. |