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Chapter 10
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bank Financing | provides access to funds through loans, credit lines, and other lending products, allowing individuals and businesses to meet financial needs while managing repayment over time. |
| Co-signer | someone who agrees to take legal responsibility for another person’s loan if the primary borrower fails to repay it. |
| Creditor | a person or company to whom money is owed |
| Credit History | record of your borrowing and repayment behavior |
| Debtor | a person or institution that owes a sum of money |
| Equity | he value of the shares issued by a company |
| Guarantee | formal promise or assurance (typically in writing) that certain conditions will be fulfilled |
| License | permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade |
| Net Worth | total value of a person or entity's assets minus their liabilities, representing overall financial health |
| Personal Finance Statement | document that summarizes an individual’s financial position, listing assets, liabilities, and net worth at a specific point in time |
| Self-Employment Tax | federal tax that self-employed individuals pay to fund Social Security and Medicare, with potential additional Medicare taxes for higher earners |
| SBA guarantee | government-backed assurance that a lender will be reimbursed if a borrower defaults on an SBA loan |
| Self-financing | practice of funding projects, businesses, or personal goals using one’s own resources rather than relying on external loans or investors |
| Unemployment Tax | payroll tax paid by employers to fund unemployment benefits for workers who lose their jobs |
| Working Capital | the difference between a company’s current assets and current liabilities, reflecting its short-term liquidity and operational efficiency |