| A | B |
| savings plan | Putting money away in a systematic way to help reach a financial goal |
| investing | Using your savings to earn more money for you |
| simple interest | Interest that is computed only on the amount saved |
| compound interest | Interest computed on the amount saved plus the interest previously earned |
| yield | The percentage of interest that will be added to your savings over a period of time |
| liquidity | The ease with which an investment can be changed into cash without losing any of its value |
| financial planner | Professional financial advisor |
| safety | Assurance that the money you have invested will return to you |