Jas's crossword

3. a three-digit number
4. Contributions to state and federal governments to pay for things like public services and infrastructure.
6. A check into your credit history, typically in advance of applying for a loan. Hard inquiries can negatively affect your credit for 12 months and remain on your credit history for two years.
8. Your income from any and all sources, before taxes are withheld.
10. The amount you'll need to pay before insurance kicks in and covers the rest of your costs. For renters and auto insurance, the deductible is per claim.
11. A document detailing the type and amount of coverage your insurance offers.
13. A contract that lets you use someone else's property for a specified rate and length of time.
16. Typically assessed monthly, this is the lowest amount you can pay back in a given period in order to not have negative effects.
17. The percentage of interest that's accrued yearly.
18. Your total earnings after all taxes and withholdings are paid.
20. An amount available in or owed on an account.

1. The amount that you own in assets minus the amount you owe in liabilities.
2. Anything that you spend money on, whether it's a necessity or a luxury.
5. The total amount of unpaid money on a loan excluding any interest charges or the initial amount borrowed on a loan.
7. A service that provides financial protection against the unpredictable; like car accidents or broken arms.
9. A deduction that legally allows you to lower the amount of taxable income you made in a year.
12. A detailed list of the factors contributing to your credit score, including open accounts and payment histories.
14. A request submitted to your insurance provider to help pay for covered expenses.
15. Paying a loan off in installments, rather than one lump sum.
19. The highest amount of credit you can borrow from a particular institution.