All about money and finance terms. Bankruptcy, capital, cosigners, credit limits, currency, debt, due date, loans, refinance loans, venture capital, and other money and finance terms.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Chargeback
A chargeback is the return of funds to a consumer, usually in a disputed credit-card transaction.
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Cashier's check
A cashier's check is a check that is issued by a financial institution. The payment is guaranteed because it is drawn on the bank's account rather than the customer's.
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Credit check
A credit check is when a loan provider views your credit history to see if you are suitable for the loan.
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Collection agency
A collection agency pursues payments on debts that individuals or businesses have defaulted on.
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Collateral
Collateral is a when a borrower pledges property to a lender in order to secure repayment of a loan.
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Money and finance terms - trivia 8
1) What is an exchange rate?
a) the worth of one currency compared to another country's currency
b) the future value of a currency
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a) the worth of one currency compared to another country's currency
b) the future value of a currency
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Saturday, June 20, 2009
Fixed rate loan
A fixed rate loan is where the interest rate stays the same for the life of the loan.
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Money and finance terms - trivia 7
1) What is a prime rate?
a) the standard rate charged to all customers
b) the most favorable interest rate that banks charge to lend money to their best customers
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a) the standard rate charged to all customers
b) the most favorable interest rate that banks charge to lend money to their best customers
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Thursday, June 18, 2009
Venture capital
Venture capital is capital that is provided to new companies. They have high profit potential along with high risk.
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Private equity
Private equity is capital that is available to private companies. Companies that are not on a stock exchange.
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Currency market
The currency market is where all of the currency trading takes place.
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Exchange rate
The exchange rate is the worth of one currency compared to another country's currency.
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Monday, June 15, 2009
Consolidation loan
A consolidation loan is used to combine several loans into one loan, often with a lower monthly payment.
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Personal loan
A personal loan is a loan given without collateral. It is used for personal or household purposes.
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Sunday, June 14, 2009
Money and finance terms - trivia 6
1) What is hard currency?
a) currency that is stable and sound enough to be accepted internationally
b) currency that is not stable or sound enough to be accepted internationally
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a) currency that is stable and sound enough to be accepted internationally
b) currency that is not stable or sound enough to be accepted internationally
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Money and finance terms - trivia 5
1) What is capital?
a) the amount of goods or services that someone owes to another
b) the assets available for use to produce more assets
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a) the amount of goods or services that someone owes to another
b) the assets available for use to produce more assets
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Sunday, June 7, 2009
Credit limit
The credit limit is the maximum amount a borrower can borrow under a credit card.
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Cosign
Cosign means to sign for another persons loan along with the borrower. The cosigner must repay the debt if the borrower does not pay.
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Capital
Capital is the assets available for use to produce more assets.
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Friday, June 5, 2009
Prime rate
The prime rate is the most favorable interest rate that banks charge to lend money to their best customers.
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Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Mortgage lenders
Mortgage lenders are financial institutions that lend money to people so they can buy property.
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Loan consolidation
Loan consolidation means to combine multiple loans into one new loan with a new repayment term. The interest rate and monthly payments would be different.
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Money and finance terms - trivia 4
1) What is a subprime loan?
a) a loan where only the highest credit rating customers qualify
b) a loan granted to customers who would not ordinarily qualify for credit
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a) a loan where only the highest credit rating customers qualify
b) a loan granted to customers who would not ordinarily qualify for credit
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Money and finance terms - trivia 3
1) What is an unsecured loan?
a) a loan where you don't have to offer any collateral to secure the loan
b) collateral is required to secure the loan
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a) a loan where you don't have to offer any collateral to secure the loan
b) collateral is required to secure the loan
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Cash advance
A cash advance is a cash loan from a credit card account. Interest is usually charged at a higher rate than credit card purchases.
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Monday, June 1, 2009
Mortgage rate
The mortgage rate is the rate of interest that is paid on a mortgage loan.
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Interest rate
The interest rate is the rate that is charged for borrowing money.
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Coins
Coins are usually made of flat metal. They are small and round and issued by the government as money.
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ATM
An ATM is an automated teller machine. It is a cash machine outside some banks. They dispense money when a personal coded card is used.
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Bank deposit
A bank deposit is money that is deposited in a bank or similar institution.
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Bank account
A bank account is an account with a banking institution that records the financial transactions between the customer and the bank.
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Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is a legal proceeding, which offers protection from a creditor if someone is unable to pay their debts.
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Hard currency
Hard currency is currency that is stable and sound enough to be accepted internationally. It is the opposite of soft currency.
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Credit repair
Credit repair means improving your credit score by correcting discrepancies shown on credit bureau reports and by paying off debts.
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Money and finance terms - trivia 2
1) What is federal debt?
a) money that businesses owe
b) government debt; the money the country owes
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a) money that businesses owe
b) government debt; the money the country owes
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Money and finance terms - trivia 1
1) What is debt?
a) the amount of goods or services that someone owes to another
b) the amount of goods or services that someone has a surplus of
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a) the amount of goods or services that someone owes to another
b) the amount of goods or services that someone has a surplus of
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Subprime loan
A subprime loan is granted to customers who would not ordinarily qualify for credit.
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Unsecured loan
An unsecured loan is when you don't have to offer any collateral to secure the loan.
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Refinance loan
A refinance loan is used for paying off an existing mortgage loan on property.
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Bill collector
A bill collector is a business that pursues payments on debts owed by individuals and businesses.
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Federal debt
Federal debt is government debt. It is the money the country owes.
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Sunday, May 31, 2009
Financing
Financing is the act of getting funds for business ventures, debt, items, and them repaying back the loan.
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Debt
Debt is the amount of goods or services that someone owes to another.
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Credit card
A credit card is a plastic card connected to a credit account. It is used to buy goods and services.
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Student loan
A student loan is a loan offered to students to assist in payment of the costs of professional education. Tuition, books, or room and board.
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