Basic Concepts
Methods of Payment
Credit, Debt, & Interest
Taxes & Financial Goals
Currency, Budgeting, & Financial Growth
100

This is the act of putting money aside now so you can use it in the future.

Saving

100

This payment method removes money directly from your bank account when you make a purchase.

Debit card

100

This term describes receiving money with an agreement to pay it back later.

Borrowing

100

These mandatory payments help fund public services such as health care and education.

Taxes
100

This is the system of money used within a country.

Currency

200

Receiving wages from a part-time job is an example of this financial activity.

Earning

200

This electronic payment system allows money to be sent directly between bank.

E-transfer

200

Access to borrowed funds that must eventually be repaid is called this.

Credit

200

This type of tax is deducted from most people's earnings.

Income tax

200

This compares the value of one country's currency to another country's currency.

Exchange rate

300

This financial activity involves paying for goods and services using your money.

Spending

300

This payment method allows you to borrow money now and repay it later.

Credit card

300

Money that is owed to another person or organization is known as this.

Debt

300

An objective related to saving, spending, or earning money is called this.

Financial goal

300

This type of interest is calculated only on the original amount invested or borrowed.

Simple interest

400

This involves using money intentionally, to increase your wealth over time.

Investing

400

Apple Pay and Google Pay are examples of this type of payment technology.

Digital/electronic wallet

400

A student deposits $400 into a savings account earning 5% annual interest. After one year, they have earned interest equal to this amount.

$20

400

Values, beliefs, and priorities are examples of this type of factor that influences financial decisions.

Personal factors

400

A student creates a plan that tracks money coming in, money going out, and future savings goals. This financial tool is called a what?

Budget

500

A person gives money to a food bank to help people in need. This is an example of what financial action?

Donating

500

Unlike debit cards, credit cards, and e-transfers, this digital currency operates independently of a traditional bank account.

Cryptocurrency

500

When a credit card balance is not paid in full, two things may happen: interest is charged and this additional penalty may be applied if payments are late.

Late payment fee

500

Unlike personal values, this societal factor can influence spending decisions through pressure from friends or classmates.

Peer pressure

500

This type of interest is calculated on both the original amount and previously earned interest, causing money to grow faster over time.

Compound interest