Chapter 3 Flashcards
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The percentage of principle charged by the lender for the use of its money
Interest Rate
The amount of interest charged on a debt but not yet collected; interest accumulations from the date a loan is issued
Accrued Interest
the average rate of growth for an investment over time; often expressed as an annual figure
Compound Growth
Interest paid on interest previously earned
Compound Interest
the initial amount of money invested or borrowed
Principle
The measure of an investments profit or loss, usually expressed as a percentage of the initial investment
Rate of Return
The persistant rise in the costs of services and goods over time
Inflation
Concept that an amount of money is worth more today than in the future due to earning potential
Time Value of Money