FINANCIAL TERMS
The part of a security you clip to redeem your dividend, or what you clip out of a magazine to get a discount
a coupon
A general in the U.S. Army corresponds to this rank in the U.S. Navy
Admiral
Not Jim Phelps but Ethan Hunt is the team leader played by this actor in the big screen versions of "Mission Impossible"
Tom Cruise
Since we're all about tennis, if you serve a ball that doesn't land in the proper service box, it's one of these
a fault
Launched in 2012 this dating app now has people swiping in 190 countries & in more than 40 languages
Tinder
No matter the temperature, this is a 3-day period after certain purchases when the FTC says you can change your mind
a cooling-off period
This rustic style of outdoor chair was named for a New York mountain range
Adirondack
On both TV & film Eliot Ness & "The Untouchables" battled ruthless mobsters in this city
Chicago
The field & the don't pass bar are part of this casino game, & don't forget to tip your stickman
craps
You can listen to your favorite music & DJs from across the nation on this app
iHeartRadio
Owning rental property is literally & metaphorically this, a strategy to reduce your IRS obligations
a tax shelter
This musical term is from the Italian for "at ease"
adagio
In the movie "The A-Team", Quinton "Rampage" Jackson took on the role played by this actor on TV
Mr. T
Make "room" for Change Seats! & Wink Murder, 2 of Mental Floss' 14 of these kind of "games to bring back" for the holidays
parlor games
Hey, can you loan me 50 bucks? Better yet, can you transfer it to me using this app owned by PayPal?
Venmo
In an all-cash real estate deal, this holding of funds by a third party can last just 3 days
escrow
Home to a species of penguin, this Antarctic land was named by French explorer Dumont d'Urville for his wife
Adelie
When this TV show magically came to the big screen, Nicole Kidman played Samantha Stephens
Bewitched
In 1996 the New Zealand All Blacks beat Australia 43-6 in the first tri-nations tourney in this tough sport
rugby
The "world's largest professional network", it's like Facebook but for finding jobs & making business connections
Videos on sec.gov explain stuff like: investment advisers (fees are based on your assets) vs. these professionals (work on commission)
brokers
Here are some of these Asian beans
adzuki beans
Will Smith took over Robert Conrad's role in this 1999 adaptation of a 1960s series
the Wild Wild West
Handicaps & divots are in this sport, but don't say golf; there is also penalty 3, a free hit from 40 yards to an open goal
polo
Can't get to Costco or some of your local retailers? Grab the carrot & use this app that sends shoppers for you
Instacart