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2.01
Personal Finance
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Finance
12th Grade
03/01/2012

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Term
Age
Definition
Set of consecutive ages having similar incomes, needs, and expenses
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Dependents
Definition
People relying on other people for primary financial support --- eg., children, spouse, other family members
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Economic Outlook
Definition
State of economy, whether favorabe/unfavorable, is measured by economic indicators, including interest and unemployment rates.
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Education level/ Employment Status
Definition
Highest grade/work circumstances completed .
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Health Condition
Definition
Person's health factor, whether sick or well, able or disabled, injured or not.
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Marital Status
Definition
Wheher married, single, divorced, widow, seperated, etc.
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Financial Life Cyle
Definition
Typical stages of wealth one accumulates during life cycle.
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Wealth
Definition
Sum total of assets belonging to one person---including money, property, and personal possessions.
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Basic Wealth Protection
Definition
Stage during which most people form a family, begin to work and earn money.
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Wealth Accumulation
Definition
Stage including the peak earning years, giving money to oneself.
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Wealth Distribution
Definition
Stage of retirement and wealth consumption, and money given to chosen ones.
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Individual and Family Life Cycle
Definition
Typical stages of life for individuals and families.
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Beginning Family
Definition
Family of young adults who marry, newlyweds
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Expanding Family
Definition
Child-bearing family; has one or more young children.
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Parenting Family
Definition
Developing family which children growing into middle childhood and early teens.
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Launching Family
Definition
Family with middle-age parents and children leaving home for college, etc.
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Mid-Years Family
Definition
pre-retirement family, no children at home.
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Aging Family
Definition
Family of elderly adults, usually retired.
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Variations
Definition
Families that do not follow the "typical" life cycle stages.
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Goal
Definition
Something someone intends to acquire,achieve,reach,or accomplish.
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Specific
Definition
Exact,clearly defined or explained.
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Measurable
Definition
Figure that can be objectively assessed---e.g, a measurable cost or time.
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Attainable
Definition
Able to reach---e.g, a budget amount that can be realized.
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Realistic
Definition
In keeping with reality, likely to happen.
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time-bound
Definition
Containing date with/when goal will be reached.
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Alternative
Definition
Option or choice.
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Pro
Definition
Reason in favor of an option;potential benefit.
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Con
Definition
Reason in opposition to an option; potential limitation or weakness.
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Impulse
Definition
Whim or sudden desire to do something; acting without thinking
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Habit
Definition
Learned behavior that is repeated over and over, usually without thinking.
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Cultural
Definition
Related to traditions, beliefs, roles, and communication styles of a group.
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Societal
Definition
Related to all people, collectively.
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Demographic
Definition
Statistical data about population(s).
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Economic
Definition
Related to state of economy, financial balance of a population.
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Technology
Definition
Products, resources, and systems used for specific purposes.
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Media
Definition
Print, sound, and image channels through which information is conveyed.
Term
Legal
Definition
Related to the law.
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Moral
Definition
Related to a sense of right and wrong.
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Need
Definition
Someting on must have in order to live.
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Want
Definition
Something one desires to improve quality of living that is not required to live.
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Value
Definition
fundamental belief about what is desirable and worthwhile.
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Standard
Definition
Measure of quality or excellence.
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Priority
Definition
Relative importance a person places on a value, goal, or alternative.
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Resume
Definition
Outline of what you have to offer a prospective employer, school, or organization.
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Reference
Definition
A person who is qualified and willing to speak on your behalf.
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Interview
Definition
Talk between you and admissions officer of a school or a prospective employer.
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Entrepreneur
Definition
Owning and operating your own business.
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Sole proprietorship
Definition
a single owner.
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Partnership
Definition
two or more owners.
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Corporation
Definition
Seperate entity created and owned by founder and shareholders.
Term
Franchise
Definition
Agreement permitting franchisee to market and sell goods and services in a given area that the franchiser provides.
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Dual-Career family
Definition
You and your spouse both planning/plan to have careers outside the home.
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Social Responsibility
Definition
General sense of concern for needs of others in community, country, and world.
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