Non-Cash Forms of Money
Characteristics/Functions of Money
Key Terms
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Income
100

Can only be used at a specific store, such as Target, Walmart, Starbucks, or Barnes & Noble

Gift Card

100

This characteristic of money means that it lasts over time.

Durability

100

The term that refers to US money being backed by people's faith and confidence in the US government

Fiat Money

100

Money you pay the government for services provided by the government

Taxes

100

Refers to the knowledge and skills you have that make you employable

Human Capital

200

This type of money allows you to buy now and pay later. 

Credit Card

200

This characteristic of money means that it can be moved or easily from place to place

Portable/Portability

200

Term for the general increase in the price of goods and services

Inflation

200

Money you have after taxes/deductions are taken out

Net income

200

Income you could make from renting out a property you own

Rental income

300

Type of money that allows you to withdrawal funds directly from a checking account at a bank

Debit Card

300

Medium of exchange is a function of Money meaning that the use of money replaces what method of exchanging goods and services?

Barter

300

Term for the general decrease in the price of goods and services

Deflation

300

Term that refers to the idea that money is given value in the US because the government says that it has value

Fiat Money

300

Income you could make from buying and selling stocks

Investments

400

Written form of guaranteed money you can get from Kroger, Food Lion, or the Post Office. 

Money Order

400

This characteristic of money means it is able to be broken into smaller parts.

Divisible

400

Branch of the US treasury department that finalizes the printing of Money

Bureau of Engraving

400

This is the term for income you get that is not consistent. Maybe you won a game show or the lottery if you are receiving this type of income. 

Windfall Income

400

Income you could receive if someone who passes away leaves money to you

Inheritance

500

This type of money is guaranteed on paper from a bank.

Cashier's Check

500

This characteristic of money means there is a limited amount of it available.

Limited Supply/Scarcity
500

Branch of the US treasury that makes coins

US Mint

500

What day is known as Tax Day in the US?

April 15

500

Money you earn from working extra hours at your job

Overtime Pay

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