Bearcat Personal Finance

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This type of interest "creates a mathematical explosion," and it can make you wealthy over time, or keep you in debt for a long time.

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compound

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Cost of credit expressed as a yearly percentage

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APR

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

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interest

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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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What does CD stand for when talking about investments?

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Certificate of Deposit

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A mutual fund allows investments to be ___________.

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Diversified

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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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This term refers to the original amount of a loan OR the original amount of money invested.

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Principal

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This is just a savings account with a slightly higher interest rate because the saver commits to a longer saving period for a set amount deposited.

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C.D.

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This is an obligation of repayment, usually including principal plus interest; any time you owe someone money.

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debt