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Financial Lit

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deposit   Coins, checks, and currency put into a bank account  
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direct deposit   A deposit which is electronically transferred from your employer to your  
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checking account   An account at a bank which gives you easy access to your money  
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check register   Assists you in keeping a record of your deposits and withdrawals  
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balance   The amount of money in your checking account  
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bank statement   A listing from the bank of all your transactions for the month  
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service charge   A fee for conducting business through your bank  
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reconcile   Comparing your check register with your bank statement  
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savings account   A specific type of bank account which earns interest  
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deposit   The money you put in the bank, credit union, or brokerage firm  
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interest   The amount of money paid for the use of a lender's money  
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simple interest   Based on three factors: principal, rate, and time  
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compound interest   Earned on original principal plus interest earned during previous periods  
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annuity   An account into which someone deposits an equal amount of money at equal periods of time  
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principal   The amount of money earning interest in a savings account  
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withdrawal   The money you take out of your bank, credit union, or brokerage firm  
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total purchase price   The total selling price plus sales tax  
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unit pricing   A technique that allows shoppers to compare prices  
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comparison shopping   Locating the best value for your money  
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coupons   Redeemed at the time of purchase  
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rebates   Redeemed by mailing in a sales slip and special form  
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markdown   Discount  
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markdown rate   A percent of the regular selling price  
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sale price   Regular selling price minus the markdown  
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