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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 payable only on the principle; interest that is not compounded.
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compound interest
Definition
Interest paid on both the principal and on accrued interest
Term
Rule of 72
Definition
To estimate the amount of time or interest it will take for your savings to double in value.
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tax exempt
Definition
refers to earnings that are free of certain taxes. certain savings accounts for education expenses are tax exempt.
Term
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refers to a type of savings in which taxes on principal and/or earnings are not due until the funds are withdrawn.
Term
annual percentage yield
Definition
is the rate of yearly earning from an account, including compound interest.
Term
certificate of deposit
Definition
requires you to deposit a given amount of money for a set period of time or term. when the term is up, you can keep your money in the Cd, deposit it in another CD, or take it out.
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U.S. savings bond
Definition
requires you to deposit a given amount of money for a set period of time or term.
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