A | B |
Commerical bank | A full-service financial institution that offers a variety of services |
Saving and loan association | A financial institution that provides loans and mortgages to customers who hold a saving account |
Credit union | A nonprofit financial cooperative owned by its members |
Brokerage firm | A licensed institution that specializes in investing. |
Insured financial institution | One that is insured---as by Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) |
Checking account | Paper checks or debit cards are used to withdraw money deposited into the account to pay for items |
Savings account | Money is deposited into an account to earn interest |
Retirement plan account | A plan for saving money for retirement; money tax-deferred until withdrawn |
Share account | A savings account at a credit union |
Share certificate account | A certificate of deposit at a credit union |
Share draft account | A checking account at a credit union |
Bond | An investment of money in a government or organization |
Certificate of deposit | An insured interest-earning savings tool with restricted access to funds |
Mutual fund | Groups of stocks |
Real estate investment | Purchasing properties as an investment to gain profit |
Stock | Ownership |
Credit card | A card used to make a purchases; must be repaid later with interest |
Loan | Borrowed money |
Mortgage | A loan to purchase a home or other real estate |
Financial counseling | Assistance to consumers with specific areas of financial planning |
Safe-deposit box | A secured box in a bank used by clients for valuable personal items |
Appendix 4.02D | continued |