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Site: Financial Beginnings
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Glossary: Module Resources
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INVESTOPEDIA.COMINVESTOPEDIA.COM website Investopedia is a resource for individuals interested in learning about investing as well as other personal finance topics. |
INVESTOR.GOVINVESTOR.GOV website Securities and Exchange Commission is a federal government agency with the mission to protect consumers and provides investing information, financial tools and calculators, and the ability to research investment professionals. |
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LEVERAGETo use something to maximum advantage (as in leveraging debt). |
LEVERAGING DEBTThe use of debt to amplify returns. |
LIABILITIESThe debts and other financial obligations of a person; the opposite of assets. |
LIFE INSURANCEProvides coverage after death and is often paid to a family member. |
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MICROSOFT.COMMICROSOFT.COM website Microsoft Excel is part of Office and students can obtain it for free. |
MINT.COMMINT.COM website Mint brings together all of your money into one place, provides budgeting tools, and makes your credit score available. |
MORNINGSTAR.COMMORNINGSTAR.COM website Morningstar is an independent research and ratings firm that serves as a resource for individuals researching investments. |
MUTUAL FUND An investment fund that pools money from many investors to purchase securities. |