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civics chapter 20

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consumer   someone who buys a product or service  
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disposable income   is the money that remains after all taxes on it have been paid  
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discretionary income   the money remaining after paying for necessities  
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consumerism   a movement to educate buyers about the purchases they make and to demand better and safer products from manufacturers  
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comparison shopping   buying strategy to get best buy for the money  
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warranty   the promise of a manufacturer or a seller to repair or replace a faulty product within a certain time period.  
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budget   the best way to get a handle on your spending is to make a budget  
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income   money that you earn  
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expense   the money you spend on everything, including what you choose to save.  
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credit   borrowing money to pay for something now while promising to repay it better  
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annual percentage rate (APR)   the annual cost of credit expresses as a percentage of the amount borrowed  
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collateral   is property such as a house, a car, or other valuable item, that a borrower pledges as security for a loan.  
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bankruptcy   the inability to pay debts.  
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save   means to set aside income for a time so you have it to use later.  
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interest   the payment people receive when they lend money, or allow someone else to use their money  
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principal   the amount you initially deposited  
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return   profit earned by the investor, is usually low.  
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stock   you are buying partial ownership in a company  
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dividend   can substantially increase your profit from owning stock.  
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bond   lending money to a company or government  
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mutual fund   many investors find it easier to invest in stocks and bonds  
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impulse buying   buying things to feel better  
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