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Financial Security
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Economics
10th Grade
02/21/2013

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Term
financial literacy
Definition
The understanding of basic knowledge and skills needed to manage financial resources.
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budget
Definition
A spending plan for the use of money over time based on goals and expected income.
Term
income
Definition
Any form of money you receive, such as allowance, a paycheck, and gains from an investment.
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expense
Definition
The cost of goods and services you buy.
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fixed expense
Definition
A set cost the must be paid each budget period.
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variable expense
Definition
A cost that changes both in the amount and time it must be paid.
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philanthropy
Definition
The act of giving money, goods, or services for the good of others.
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cash flow statement
Definition
A summary of the amount of money recieved as well as the amount paid out for goods and services during a specific period.
Term
net worth statement
Definition
A written record of your current financial situation.
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net worth
Definition
The difference between what you own and what you owe.
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liability
Definition
A financial obligation that you currently owe or will owe in the future.
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wealth
Definition
An abundance of assets that are accumilated over time.
Term
family life cycle
Definition
The stages a family passes through from formation to aging.
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demographics
Definition
The statistical characteristics of the population.
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family crisis
Definition
A major problem that impacts the future of the family and its lifestyle.
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recordkeeping
Definition
The process of setting up and maintaining an organized system for your financial affairs.
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