Personal Finance

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The cost of borrowed money, usually expressed as a percentage.

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interest

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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401(k), IRA, and Roth IRA are all examples of a __________ account.

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Retirement

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This type of retirement account offered by employers to their employees allows them to set aside tax-deferred income. Sometimes employers will even match the employee contribution up to a certain amount.

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401(k)

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Principal

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The original amount of a loan OR the original amount of money invested.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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The first step of financial freedom; $500 for teens; $1,000 for adults

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emergency fund

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The availability of money; how quickly you can convert it into cash in your hand is its _______.

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liquidity

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

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Term that applies to the ability to buy something now and pay for it later over a period of time (usually with having to pay a finance charge and/or the addition of interest).

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Credit

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What is a credit score?

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A three-digit numerical rating that reflects how likely you are to repay your debt.

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Student loans can be subsidized (by the government) or unsubsidized, and cannot be discharged with bankruptcy.

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true

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Which budget item will most likely take up the largest percentage of your income at 25-30%?

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housing