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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| emergency fund | a savings account set up specifically to be used to cover financial emergencies |
| large purchase | a purchase that requires a significant amount of money |
| interest rate | the percentage of principal charged by the lender for the use of its money |
| accrued interest | the amount of interest charged on a debt but not yet collected; interest accumulates from the date a loan is issued |
| compound growth | the average rate of growth for an investment over time; often expressed as an annual figure |
| compound interest | interest paid on interest previously earned |
| principal | the initial amount of money invested or borrowed |
| rate of return | the measure of an investment’s profit or loss, usually expressed as a percentage of the initial investment |
| inflation | the persistent rise in the cost of goods and services over time |
| time value of money | concept that an amount of money is worth more today than in the future due to earning potential |