A plan for how you will earn, spend, and save money over a period.

What does 'cash flow' mean?

The net movement of money in and out over a period.

What is a fixed expense?

A cost that stays about the same each month (like rent).

What is a variable expense?

A cost that changes month to month (like groceries).

What is an emergency fund?

Savings set aside for unexpected expenses.

What is the 50/30/20 rule?

A budgeting guideline: 50% needs, 30% wants, 20% saving/debt.

What does 'pay yourself first' mean?

Saving automatically before spending on other things.

What is a sinking fund?

Saving gradually for a known future expense.

What is a checking account?

A bank account used for everyday spending and bill payments.

What is a savings account?

A bank account designed for saving money, often earning interest.

The cost of borrowing money or the reward for saving it.

What is compound interest?

Interest calculated on the original amount plus previously earned interest.

Annual Percentage Yield, the effective yearly return including compounding.

Annual Percentage Rate, the yearly cost of borrowing including certain fees.

What is an overdraft?

Spending more than your account balance, creating a negative balance.

What is a direct deposit?

When pay is deposited electronically into your bank account.

What is a credit score?

A number that reflects your credit risk based on your history.

What is a credit report?

A record of your borrowing and repayment history.

What is a secured credit card?

A card backed by a cash deposit that acts as collateral.

What is a credit limit?

The maximum you can borrow on a credit card.

What is credit utilization?

The percent of your credit limit you are using.

What is a minimum payment?

The smallest amount you must pay on a credit card each month.

The original amount borrowed or invested, not including interest.

An asset pledged to secure a loan.

What is a fixed-rate loan?

A loan with an interest rate that stays the same.

What is a variable-rate loan?

A loan with an interest rate that can change over time.

What is amortization?

A schedule showing how a loan is paid off over time.

Someone who agrees to be responsible for a loan if you do not pay.

What is diversification?

Spreading investments across different assets to reduce risk.

What is an index fund?

A fund that tracks a market index (like the S&P 500).

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Budgeting & cash flow

Budgeting terms, spending categories, cash flow, and common planning language.

Banking & accounts

Everyday banking concepts including account types, transfers, and common rate/fee terms.

Credit & borrowing

Credit scores, cards, loans, interest, repayment structure, and common lender metrics.

Investing & markets

Stocks, bonds, funds, diversification, orders, fees, and market vocabulary.

Basic economics

Core macro and micro concepts that show up in everyday finance discussions.

Taxes & fees

Withholding, deductions/credits, tax rates, and common fee vocabulary.

Insurance & risk

Premiums, deductibles, coverage basics, and how financial risk is transferred.

Retirement & planning

Net worth, allocation, time horizon, retirement accounts, and long-term planning terms.