Glossary

Glossary

APR vs Interest Rate, Explained Simply

The interest rate is the borrowing cost; APR adds most of the fees.

Glossary

Loan Term, Explained Simply

How long you have to repay a loan, and why it drives total cost.

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Deferment vs Forbearance, Explained Simply

Both pause loan payments, but they handle the interest differently.

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Balloon Payment, Explained Simply

One big lump sum due at the end of a loan after smaller payments.

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Home Equity Loan, Explained Simply

Borrow a lump sum against the value you own in your home, at a lower rate.

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Load Fee (Mutual Funds), Explained Simply

A sales commission that eats your money on day one, and how to avoid it.

Glossary

Asset Class, Explained Simply

The main buckets your money can live in, and why mixing them matters.

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Stock Split, Explained Simply

More shares at a lower price, but the value you own does not change.

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Wash-Sale Rule, Explained Simply

Sell at a loss and rebuy within 30 days? The IRS puts your write-off on hold.

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Capital Loss, Explained Simply

Selling an investment for less than you paid can actually cut your tax bill.

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Replacement Cost vs Actual Cash Value, Explained Simply

Replacement cost buys a new one; actual cash value pays the depreciated amount.

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Comprehensive vs Collision Coverage, Explained Simply

Collision covers crashes; comprehensive covers theft, hail, fire, and other bad luck.