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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Credit | a loan of money that's given to a borrower for a specified amount and a specified period of time |
| Debit card | a plastic card issued by a bank allowing the holder to transfer money electronically from your checking account |
| Credit card | a plastic card with an assigned account number, which enables the holder to purchase goods or services using a banks money |
| Credit risk | the risk that a borrower may not repay a loan on time, or at all |
| Interest rate | the cost of using the money provided by a loan, credit card expressed as a percentage |
| APR | Annual Percentage Rate |
| Prime rate | the lowest rate of interest at which money may be borrowed |
| Revolving credit | credit that's automatically renewed as debts are paid off |
| Credit limit | max amount of money a credit card holder is allowed to borrow |
| Credit score | represents the credit "worthiness" of an individual to help qualify that person for a loan |