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Banking Unit
Saving Account: Simple Interest
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Interest Rate | The percentage of the principal that is charged to a borrower (as interest) by a lender. |
| Investing | Expending money with an expectation of future financial gain. |
| Principal | Original amount of money invested (or loaned). |
| Saving | Holding onto money, rather then spending it. |
| Simple Interest | Interest based on the starting balance (principal) only |
| Interest | How much money you make on a principal. |
| Simple Interest Formula | I = PRT |