Chapter 3
Saving Money
Saving Money
Lesson 3.1
Key Terms
No Vocabulary
Lesson 3.2
Key Terms
Emergency Fund: a savings account set up specifically to be used to cover financial emergencies
Large Purchase: a purchase that requires a significant amount of money
Lesson 3.3
Key Terms
No Vocabulary
Lesson 3.4
Key Terms
Interest Rate: the percentage of principal charged by the lender for the use of its money
Accrued Interest: the amount of interest charged on a debt but not yet collected; interest accumulates from the date a loan is issued
Lesson 3.5
Key Term
Compound Growth: the average rate of growth for an investment over time; often expressed as an annual figure
Lesson 3.6
Key Terms
Compound Interest: interest paid on interest previously earned
Principal: the initial amount of money invested or borrowed
Rate of Return: the measure of an investment’s profit or loss, usually expressed as a percentage of the initial investment
Inflation: the persistent rise in the cost of goods and services over time
Time Value of Money: concept that an amount of money is worth more today than in the future due to earning potential