Financial Literacy Crossword

2. | Expenses that can change from month to month, such as entertainment or dining out
4. | A financial institution that keeps your money safe and can provide services like checking accounts, savings accounts, loans, and credit cards
5. | An amount of money that is saved and set aside to use only during unexpected events such as the loss of a job, expensive medical bills, and property damage
7. | A service provided by a company or government agency that offers financial support for specific types of medical bills, property damages, or other unexpected costs in exchange for a monthly or yearly premium
8. | A plan for saving and spending money
9. | Required payments of money to the federal, state, and local governments that they use to fund public services that benefit their communities
10. | The total amount of money earned from your salary, wages, and other earnings before taxes and deductions
12. | A percentage of your total earnings that is paid to the federal, state, and local governments so they can fund government programs and public services
14. | Resources that you desire and may increase your quality of life but are not essential for survival
16. | The amount of money spent on the purchase of goods and services
17. | Bills that you have to pay regularly and change little over time, such as rent, car payments, and insurance

1. | The total amount of money that you owe to other people and businesses
3. | The amount of money that a borrower must pay a lender in addition to reimbursing the original loan
6. | A type of loan that you use to purchase a house or land that you repay with interest over a certain amount of time
11. | An account with a bank or credit union in which you store money for an extended amount of time and gain interest
13. | The amount of money that you get from your salary, wages, and other earnings after taxes and deductions
15. | Resources such as food, water, shelter, clothing, healthcare, and sanitation that are essential for survival