Personal Finance Vocabulary Crossword

a savings plan designed to help set aside funds for future college costs.
the yearly interest rate charged on outstanding outstanding credit card balances.
the recording of financial transactions and exchanges.
the principal that a buyer is responsible for checking the quality and suitability of goods before making a purchase.
interest calculated on both the principal and the accrued interest.
comparing the cost of two or more goods or services to find the best value.
a record of an individual's past borrowing and payments.
an analysis made by a lender about a consumer's riskiness as a borrower.
taking out one loan to cover a variety of debts, often with the goal of paying a lower interest rate overall.
a law that protect consumers from being discriminated against due to race, sex, marital status, religion or age when obtaining credit.
helps protect consumers by steeling established procedures for resolving credit billing.
a federal agency established in 1914 that administers consumer protection legislation.
a relationship that requires financial dependence, contribution and communication
a legal process in which a mortgaged property is taken because the borrower has failed to keep up payments.
the minimum interest rate an investor can expect from an issuing company.
Insurance to help protect a mortgage lender in the event a borrower cannot make payments
illegal schemes
a period of economic decline
benefits and bonuses offered to customers to entice them to open a card
insurance or investments offered by the government.