Financial Freedom
Finance
Noun
The management of the revenues; the conduct or transaction of money matters
Example : An investor purchasing stocks, bonds, or other securities in order to each a return on their investment
Gross income
Noun phrase
Receipts and gains from all sources less the cost of goods sold
Interest
Noun
A charge for a loan, usually a percentage of the amount loaned
Example : A salaried employee who earns $50000 per year has a gross income of $50000
Investment
Noun
The action of process of investing money for profit
Example : Buying and holding digital currencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others with the expectation of earning a return from their potential growth in value
Liability
Noun
An obligation that legally binds an individual or company to settle a debt
Example : A business taking out a loan from a bank to finance operations or expansion. The loan creates a liability for the business, as they are obligated to repay the principal amount plus interest to the bank
Loss
Noun
The result of selling assets for a price lower than the original purchase price
Example : A business suffers a loss when it sells goods or services for less than the cost of producing them
Margin
Noun
The difference between a sale price and a cost
Example : In finance, the margin is the difference between the amount of money borrowed to invest in a particular asset and the value of the asset itself
Net earning
Noun phrase
The total revenue in an accounting period minus all expenses during the same period
Example : The company’s net earnings margin, which measures profitability had been steadily declining over the past year
Capital account
Noun phrase
That part of the balance of payments recording a nation's outflow and inflow of financial securities
Margin
The difference
Example : The government closely monitors the capital account to track foreign investment in the country and ensure that it does not have a negative impact on the domestic economy
Discount
Noun
A deduction from the usual cost of something
Example : The store is offering a 20% discount on all items in the clearance section
Equity
Noun
Total assets minus total liabilities; also called net worth or book value
Example : The real estate investor had built up a large portfolio of properties with a high equity value
Company
Noun
A business organization that makes, buys, or sells goods or provides services in exchange for money
Example : The multinational company has a presence in over 50 countries worldwide
Consumer
Noun
A person who buys goods and services
Example : The consumer purchased a new car from the dealership after researching different models and comparing prices
Contract
Noun
A formal agreement between two or more parties. A document that states the terms of such an agreement. The branch of law treating of contracts
Example : The business owner signed a contract with the supplier to ensure a steady and reliable supply of raw materials
Currency
Noun
A system of money in general use in a particular country
Example : The euro is the official currency of several European countries including France, Germany and Spain
Dividend
Noun
A portion of a company’s earnings which is paid to the shareholders or stockholders on a quarterly or annual basis
Example : The stockholder received a dividend payout from the company, representing a portion of the profits earned during the quarter
Factory
Noun
A building or group of buildings containing a plant assembly for the manufacture of goods
Example : The clothing manufacturer moved its factory to a developing country to take advantage of lower labor costs
File
Noun
A folder or box for holding loose papers that are typically arranged in a particular order for easy reference
Example : The employee organized the documents in a file cabinet for easy access and retrieval
Franchise
Noun
An association between a wholesaler and an independent business person who buys the right to own and operate a branded retail unit for the wholesaler’s product
Example : The hotel chain implemented a standardized training program for its franchises employees, ensuring consistent quality and customer service across all locations
Import
Verb
To bring in commodities from a foreign country for use or sale
Example : The country imports oil from several Middle Eastern countries to meet its energy needs
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