Across
- 2. certain types of savings (certificates of deposit) and investments (real estate) may be difficult to convert to cash quickly.
- 5. factors that may create a less-than-desirable situation. Personal risk may come in the form of inconvenience, embarrassment, safety, or health concerns.
Down
- 1. rising prices cause lower buying power. Buying an item later may mean a higher price.
- 3. changing interest rates affect your costs (when borrowing) and your benefits (when saving or investing).
- 4. changing careers or reduced spending by consumers can result in a lower income or loss of one’s employment. Career changes or job loss can result in a lower income and reduced buying power.