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chapter 7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 401(k)- | retirement savings investment with deferred taxes until the money is withdrawn later. |
| 529 plan- | an educational investment account designed to help prepay tuition or save for education. |
| Budget- | -a spending and saving plan. |
| Certificate of deposit- | short or long-term interesting bearing investments offered by a banking institution. |
| Check- | a written order to the bank to take money from your account to pay a person or business. |
| Checking account- | a service provided by banking institutions to allow you to deposit and withdraw money. |
| Checkbook register- | space to track your checking account and withdraws |
| Compounding interest- | interest that is calculated on the balance, additional deposits and interest earned. |
| Credit card debt- | the amount you owe on a credit card that you cannot pay |
| Debit card- | cards that allow for immediate deductions from a checking account. |
| FDIC- | federal insurance designed to protect your money, |
| Financial plan- | a blueprint containing your personal goals,timeline for reaching your goals, and an understanding of how to save to reach your goals. |
| Fixed expense- | expenses that are the same amount each month. |
| Income - | the amount of money you earn |
| Insurance - | coverage you can purchase to provide reimbursement or replacement in case of loss. |
| Investment- | putting money into something with an expectation of financial gain. |
| IRA- | overall term for a retirement plan with tax advantages. |
| Needs- | something that is necessary for you to live your life. |
| Online banking- | option for paying bills over the internet. |
| Savings account- | a bank account on which you earn compounding interest. |
| Stocks- | shares in a company. |
| Tax shelter- | investments designed to reduce the amount of your taxable income. |
| Variable expenses- | expenses that may be different amounts each month |
| Wants- | something you desire, demand, or would like to have. |