Managing My Money Glossary
Glossary of terms used in Managing My Money.
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Conspicuous consumptionThe ostentatious display of wealth in order to gain recognition by others of an increase in one's status. | |
Consumer societyA society in which people place a high value on possessions and are continually encouraged to purchase more. | |
Current asset ratioTotal liquid assets divided by total short-term liabilities. | |
CyclicalA recurring pattern of a variable over time showing peaks and low points at regular intervals. | |
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Defined benefitDescribes a pension scheme where the pension is worked out according to a formula, usually linked to pay and length of time in the scheme. | |
DividendsThe part of a company's post-tax profits distributed to shareholders, usually expressed as an amount per share. | |
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European Economic Area (EEA)A free trade area consisting of the European Union (EU) members, plus Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein. | |
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Face valueThe nominal value of a bond. The amount, excluding interest, the investor gets back on the maturity of the bond. | |
Financial capabilityThe ability to understand finances and make sound financial decisions. | |