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Interest
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The amount of money the borrow must pay for the use of someone else’s money
Payment people receive when they lend money, allowing someone to use their money
Often referred to as APR, or Annual Percentage Rate
What is interest?
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A rate which is charge or paid for the use of money
The rates can change due to inflation or Federal Reserve policies
If rates go up, people can earn more money if they have an interest earning account
If rates go up, people may have to pay more back if they have a loan
What is an interest rate?
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Fixed rate- the rate is unchanging and guarantees the same percentage of interest
Variable rate- the rate can go up and down and is usually determined by economic decisions
Types of Interest
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Low Interest High Interest Savings Accounts
CD’s (Certificate of Deposits)
Low risk accounts
Money Market Accounts
Bonds
Stocks
High risk accounts
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See Notes for examples
Calculating Interest