Financial Literacy Vocabulary

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What is capital?

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Money, property, or other resources owned by a person, family, or business.

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What are wants?

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Goods or services that a person may desire, but that are not essential for life, such as toys, games, or candy.

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What is a salary?

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A set payment that a person receives in exchange for work performed.

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What are needs?

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Requirements; something necessary for life, such as food, water, shelter, and clothing.

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What is a savings plan?

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A plan to regularly put aside money for a specific purpose.

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What is an expense?

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Money spent on goods or services.

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What is profit?

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The money earned after all expenses are paid.

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What is human capital?

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The skills, knowledge, and experience possessed by an individual.

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What is scarcity?

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The limited availability of resources to meet unlimited wants.

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What is opportunity cost?

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The value of the next best alternative that is given up when making a choice.