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Savings
Personal Finance
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Finance
9th Grade
03/19/2012

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Term
Simple Interest
Definition
Interest computed only on the principal.
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Compound Interest
Definition
Interest figured on money deposited plis interest.
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Rule of 72
Definition
A method used to estimate the amount of time or interest it will take for savings to double in value.
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Tax Exempt
Definition
Earnings that are free of certain taxes.
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Tax Deferred
Definition
Savings or earnings that are not taxed until the funds afe withdrawn.
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Annual Percentage Yeild (APY)
Definition
The rate of yearly earnings from an account, including compound interest.
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Certificate of Deposit (CD)
Definition
Money deposited for a set period of time that earns a set annual rate of interest.
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U.S. Savings Bond
Definition
A savings tool that loans money to the U.S. government for a specified period of time. The bondholder is repaid with interest at the time of maturity.
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