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Flashcard Set for DECA students in the PFL (Personal Financial Literacy) event looking to study terminology.
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Comparison shopping
judging the benefits of different products by comparing several factors before purchase
Purchasing power
the real goods and services that money can buy; determines the value of money.
Fixed expenses
Expenses that do not change from month to month, such as auto insurance or rent.
Mandatory Paycheck Deductions
Federal Income Tax, State Income Tax, FICA (Social Security and Medicare), Wage Garnishments.
Federal Reserve System (Fed)
US central bank that sets monetary policy and regulates banking system
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
an independent federal agency that oversees the exchange of securities to protect investors
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
The branch of the U.S. Treasury Department in charge of collecting taxes
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Fairness and transparency in consumer financial products and services
Time value of money
the principle that a dollar received today is worth more than a dollar received in the future due to inflation.
Long-term debt
a liability that falls due beyond one year from the date of the financial statements
Opportunity cost
The loss of potential gain from other alternatives when one alternative is chosen.
Whatever must be given up to obtain some item
Balanced budget
A budget in which revenue and spending are equal.
total expenses + savings = total income
Simple interest
interest paid on the principal alone
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APY
Annual Percentage Yield -
the actual annual rate at which interest is earned, including the effects of compounding
Compound interest
interest earned on both the principal amount and any interest already earned
FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid -
main application students use to apply for federal education grants and loans (financial aid)
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
the government agency that insures customer deposits if a bank fails up to 250K.
Paying yourself first
The concept of setting aside a portion of your income for savings before spending any of it
Your credit past is your credit future
credit bureaus maintain credit reports, which record borrowers' histories of repaying loans and credit. Negative information in credit reports will adversely affect your ability to borrow at a later point.
Capital gains
Gains (taxed) from selling stocks or other financial investments for more than what was paid for them.
Certificate of deposit
a savings certificate that gains interest and has a set time before you can withdraw your money (if you do early, you are penalized)
bank check
a certified check or a cashier's check, the payment for which a bank is solely or primarily liable. Good as cash.
personal check
a check drawn against funds deposited in your personal checking account
promissory note
a written contract with a promise to pay a supplier a specific sum of money at a definite time
ATM cards
Allows person to deposit and withdraw money from their account at an atm
overdraft protection
an automatic loan made to an account if the balance will not cover checks written
amortization
the reduction of a loan balance through payments made over a period of time
barter
Exchange goods without involving money.
direct deposit
An automatic deposit of a paycheck without having to take a physical check to the bank.
check cashing store
A business that cashes checks, giving the customer cash in exchange for a fee for the service.
debit card
a card used to withdraw or deduct money from your checking account
wealth
the total value of everything someone owns, minus the debts. Assets
pawnshop
a shop where loans are made with personal property as security
savings bank
a depository institution that accepts savings deposits and makes mostly home-purchase loans
stop-payment order
a request that a bank or other financial institution not cash a particular check
secured credit
credit that requires security (collateral) that secures payment of the loan
unsecured credit
credit that does not require any security (collateral) to protect the payment of the debt
grace period
period of time during which the balance may be paid in full to avoid finance charges
Truth-in-Lending Act
A federal law that requires all finance charges be disclosed on consumer credit arrangements.
phishing
Use of fake emails and web sites to trick users into revealing sensitive data.
Comprehensive car insurance
covers your car for reasons other than a collision, such as theft, fire, vandalism
Universal insurance
tax complementary-universal-everyone eligible regardless of employment status insurance
actual cash value
the payment you receive is based on the replacement cost of an item minus depreciation
replacement value
Cost to replace or replicate property at todays prices (almost always higher then acv)
insurance premium
payments made by customers to secure a policy written by an insurance company
insurance deductible
the amount of expenses that must be paid out of pocket before an insurer will pay any expenses.
liability
legal responsibility
life insurance
insurance that pays money to the beneficiary upon the death/injury of the insured person
US treasury bond
Bond issued by the treasure with a 10 year maturity date. Capital gains only taxed federally.
capital gains
are profits made from the sale of capital assets such as stocks and bonds
equity capital
money raised by a business or investor in exchange for a share of ownership of the company
Building wealth
Making money and saving it
When composes a credit report?
35% : Payment history
30%: Credit Utilization
15%: Length of Credit History
10%: Types of Credit in Use
10%: New Credit
Where to get credit score?
-FICO website
- Credit Reporting Bureaus
- Experian
- TransUnion
- Equifax
When do you get a free credit report?
When you are denied a line of credit, you get a free report by one of the major credit bureaus.
Are credit scores required?
No, if you don't borrow, then you won't have a credit score.
FICO score
rating from 300 to 850 that credit granters can use in making a loan approval decision
competent parties
parties who are legally qualified to make a binding contractual agreement
consideration in a contract
When one party in a contract makes another offer to the other that is accepted.
W-2 Form
A form that outlines an individual's earnings, and tax deductions incurred.
Form 1040
The standard tax form used to file an individual federal tax return. Where you list itemized deductions.
When are W-2 Forms due?
Due by end of January, given by employer
When are taxes due?
Mid-April
Roth IRA
Account providing tax-free income growth; contributions are made with after-tax dollars.
IRA
Tax-deferred arrangement for individuals with earned income; individual retirement arrangement.. You are taxed when you withdraw in the end.
Withdrawing from IRA
You can only withdraw from your IRA without 10% penalty after age 59.5.
Escrow Agent
The neutral third party holding funds or something of value in trust for another or others.
Escrow
Money or securities held by a third party until conditions of a contract are met
Buy and hold
- Buy stocks and then hold them for the long run, regardless of what prices do in the short run.
- You get tax deferments as long as you're holding so you can make interest on money that would have been lost on capital gains.
Dollar cost averaging
Investing roughly equal amounts of money at regular intervals. If stock goes up, you automatically are buying less schares, if stock goes down, you are automatically buying more shares.
Growth Stocks
Stocks in corporations that reinvest their profits into the business so that it can grow.
What does an income statement show?
Profit and loss over a period of time for a company.
EDGAR
Free, public database contains required information about companies by the SEC.
ESOP
employee stock option plan: a method for employees to purchase the business for which they work
Net Change
Difference between closing price of previous day and current day.
Real Estate
A tangible asset that you can invest in where your money will grow over time in the for of property such as land, houses and office buildings.
401(k)
Pre-tax Retirement account 401(k) provided to employees by their employer. You can contribute more, but there are limitations on what you can invest in. Employer may do investment matching.
Term Insurance
Life insurance coverage for a specified period of time, less expensive than whole
Liability Insurance
Provides protection from claims arising from injuries or damage to other people or property
Homeowner's Insurance
Protects against most types of losses and liabilities related to home ownership.
Estate Tax
A tax on the estate, or total value of the money and property, of a person who has died. Estates are tax exempt up to $5 million.
Power of Attorney Document
grants power to a representative of your choosing to legally act and make decisions on your behalf.
Short-term Goals
goals set for less than one year (usually less than 3-months)
How to Set Financial Goals
1) Identify your financial goals
2) Calculate your net worth
3) Identify your sources of income
4) Assess your resources
5) Save for goals
Commercial Banks
Commercial banks deal primarily with deposits and loans from corporations or large businesses.
Thrifts
- they specialize in savings accounts and real estate financing
Routine Decision
Decisions that are made often and automatically. Don't require much thinking.
Merchandising
a set of promotional activities designed to obtain sales in the retail setting.
Market Research
The activity of gathering information about consumers' needs and preferences.
General Management
executive who has overall responsibility for managing both the revenue and cost elements of a company's income statement, known as profit & loss responsibility
Resume
A brief account of one's work experience and qualifications.
Transcript
an official document showing the educational work of a student in a school or college
Work Permit
Written statement that makes it legal for an underage student (U18) or foreigner to work for an employer.
What goes on a resume?
- Include your name, address, telephone number, and email address
- resume profile which includes a summary of your skills, experiences
- Education: academic record and transcript
- Prior Work Experience
Over-the-counter market
A network of dealers who buy and sell stocks that are not listed on an exchange
Secondary market
the market in which previously issued securities are traded among investors
co-pay
The flat fee (usually $25 - 50) that you pay every time you see a certain doctor
Health Maintenance Organization
an organization that provides comprehensive medical care to subscribers for a fixed fee
Quota
A limit placed on the quantities of a product that can be imported
Inflation targeting
the use of an inflation ceiling ("target") to signal the need for monetary policy adjustments to stabilize prices