Module Resources
The purpose of this glossary is to organize resources throughout all modules.
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INVESTING 1 |
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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. |
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. |
NMLSCONSUMERACCESS.ORGNMLSCONSUMERACCESS.ORG website NMLS Consumer Access is a free service for consumers to confirm that the financial-services company or professional with whom they wish to conduct business is authorized to do so. |
SIMPLE INTEREST |
STOCK Part ownership in a public corporation. The investor can earn dividend income and capital gains or suffer capital losses. |
TARGET DATE RETIREMENT FUND A Mutual Fund that gradually changes the mix of stocks versus bonds depending on the age of the investor. |
TIME VALUE OF MONEY The concept that money you have now is worth more than the identical sum in the future due to its potential earning capacity. |
TOTAL RETURN The income plus the capital gain/loss earned by the investment. |
PROTECTION 1 |
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AUTOMOBILE INSURANCECoverage for auto accidents or damage to your vehicle in case of theft, collision, or break-in. |