Across
- 2. Tax paid to the U.S. government based on earnings.
- 5. The amount paid for insurance coverage.
- 7. Money set aside for financial security in retirement.
- 9. The amount left after all deductions are taken from a paycheck.
- 10. Interest calculated on both the initial principal and accumulated interest.
- 12. Amounts subtracted from gross income, including taxes and benefits.
- 16. A financial plan for managing income and expenses.
- 17. The total amount of money earned before deductions.
- 18. Money owed to lenders or creditors.
- 19. A bank account used for everyday transactions.
Down
- 1. Coverage that helps pay for medical expenses.
- 3. Non-essential items that improve comfort or lifestyle.
- 4. A numerical rating representing a person’s creditworthiness.
- 6. A payroll tax that funds Social Security and Medicare.
- 8. The amount a person must pay before insurance covers expenses.
- 9. Essentials required for survival, such as food and housing.
- 11. A bank account that earns interest over time.
- 13. The electronic transfer of a paycheck into a bank account.
- 14. Borrowed money to pay for education that must be repaid.
- 15. Money received from working or investments.