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Savings
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Finance
10th Grade
03/19/2012

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Term
simple interest
Definition
is computed only on the principal or the amount of money originally deposited
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compound interest
Definition
is figured on the money deposited plus the interest it earns
Term
rule of 72
Definition
to estimate the amount of time or intrest it will take for your savings to double in value
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tax exempt
Definition
refers to earnings that are free of certian taxes
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tax deferred
Definition
refers to a type of savings in which taxes on principal and/or earnings are not due until the funds are withdrawn
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annaual percentaage yield (apy)
Definition
is the rate of yearly earnings from an account, including compound intrest
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certificate of deposite (cd)
Definition
requires you to deposite a giving amount of money for a set period of time or term
Term
U.S. savings bond
Definition
you are loaning the government money for a minimum of one year
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