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Economics
The economical words and terms to know
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Budget | A careful plan for spending or saving within a certain period of time |
| Career Clusters | Groupings of jobs and industries that are related by knowledge and skills |
| Consequence | The result of decision or action |
| Credit | The ability of a consumer to buy goods or services before paying for them, based on an agreement to pay later. |
| Commitment | The act of pledging yourself to a course of action |
| Co-pay | A fixed fee an insured person must pay for a doctor's visit, an outpatient service, or prescription |
| Credit Card | A card that allows users to make purchases through a limited personal loan, with the expectation that the money will be repaid at a later date, often with interest |
| Credit Score | A standardized measurement of the potential for a borrower to repay debt |
| Debit Card | A card that pays for a purchase directly from a checking account |
| Decision Making | The process of choosing among alternative coursesof action |
| Deductible | Money paid out-of-pocket before insurance covers the remaining costs |
| Expenses | The amount spent to make purchases and pay bilss |
| Goal | Something that a person wants or works for |
| Gross Income | Income before all taxes have been deducted |
| Net Income | The amount an individual earns after subtracting taxes and other deduction from gross income |