Across
- 2. A type of auto insurance that protects against damage costs accrued by the policyholder.
- 3. The amount that you own in assets minus the amount you owe in liabilities.
- 6. A contract that lets you use someone else's property for a specified rate and length of time.
- 7. The amount deducted from your paycheck by your employer to go toward paying things like federal and state taxes, social security taxes, and health insurance.
- 8. A request submitted to your insurance provider to help pay for covered expenses.
- 10. Your income from any and all sources, before taxes are withheld.
- 12. How much an investment gains or loses over a specific amount of time.
- 14. Contributions to state and federal governments to pay for things like public services and infrastructure.
- 15. A document detailing the type and amount of coverage your insurance offers.
- 16. Anything that you spend money on, whether it's a necessity or a luxury.
- 17. 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.
- 19. A number assigned to an individual that quantifies their ability to use and pay back credit.
Down
- 1. Your total earnings after all taxes and withholdings are paid.
- 4. A deduction that legally allows you to lower the amount of taxable income you made in a year.
- 5. An amount available in or owed on an account.
- 9. A service that provides financial protection against the unpredictable; like car accidents or broken arms.
- 11. The total amount of unpaid money on a loan excluding any interest charges or the initial amount borrowed on a loan.
- 13. 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.
- 15. A document that comes with your paycheck, showing how much you were paid and how much was withheld for taxes.
- 18. Paying a loan off in installments, rather than one lump sum.
