| A | B |
| Rate of Return | The total return on an investment expressed as a percentage of the amount of money saved |
| Rent | A fee charged for the use of property or land |
| Return | The profit or income generated by saving and investing |
| Risk | The chance of loss from an event that cannot be entirely controlled |
| Speculative Investments | Have the potential for significant fluctuations in return over a short period of time |
| Stock | A share of ownership in a company |
| Stockholder | The owner of a stock |
| Stock Exchange | An organized, central service to buy and sell stocks, bonds and other investments that are traded |
| Tax Advantaged Investments | Reduce, defer, or adjust the current year tax liability |