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savings an economy of or reduction in money, time, or another resource
investment is the commitment of current financial resources (money, time, or effort) with the expectation of achieving higher gains or appreciation in value in the future.
return on investment is a performance metric that evaluates the profitability of an investment by comparing the gain or loss against the initial cost of the investment
compound interest when you earn interest on both your initial principal and any accumulated interest from previous periods
stock a type of security that represents ownership in a company.
bond a loan made by an investor to a government, agency, or corporation, which repays the principal with interest over a set period.
diversification the act or process of diversifying; state of being diversified
retirement account a specialized, tax-advantaged investment account designed to help individuals save money for their post-working years.
stock market a stock exchange
dividend a payment made by a company to its shareholders, often in cash, based on a per-share amount.
mutual fund A mutual fund is a professionally managed investment that pools money from many investors to purchase a diversified portfolio of securities, such as stocks, bonds, and money market instruments
common stock Common stock represents equity ownership in a company, giving shareholders the right to vote on corporate decisions and a claim on residual profits through dividends
preferred stock Preferred stock is a hybrid security that blends features of both stocks and bonds, offering a fixed dividend and priority over common stock for dividends and assets.
corporate bond A corporate bond is a debt instrument issued by a company to raise capital, and it functions like a loan from an investor to the corporation.
government bond A government bond is a debt-based investment where an individual loans money to a government for a set period in exchange for regular interest payments
beneficiary a person who derives advantage from something, especially a trust, will, or life insurance policy.
executor is the person or entity legally responsible for carrying out the instructions in a deceased person's last will and testament
trust funds held by a third party, such as a real estate broker or lawyer, on behalf of others.
estate an extensive area of land in the country, usually with a large house, owned by one person, family, or organization.
will a legal document that details how your money and other assets should be distributed after your death.
power of attorney is a legal document that gives one person the authority to act on another person's behalf in legal or financial matters
investment liquidity is the ease and speed with which an asset can be converted into cash without a significant loss in value.
probate-the court supervised process of administering a deceased person's estate, which involves proving the validity of their will, paying debts and taxes, and distributing the remaining assets to beneficiaries.
personal financial planning is the process of managing your money to achieve your financial goals by evaluating your current financial status and creating a strategy for income, expenses, savings, and investments.
estate planning the legal and financial process of arranging for the management and distribution of a person's assets after their death or incapacitation.
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