national income: the total value of all income in a nation (wages and profits and interest and rents and pension payments) during a given period (usually 1 yr)


gross national product: former measure of the United States economy; the total market value of goods and services produced by all citizens and capital during a given period (usually 1 yr)


GNP: former measure of the United States economy; the total market value of goods and services produced by all citizens and capital during a given period (usually 1 yr)


real gross national product: a version of the GNP that has been adjusted for the effects of inflation


real GNP: a version of the GNP that has been adjusted for the effects of inflation


gross domestic product: the measure of an economy adopted by the United States in 1991; the total market values of goods and services produced by workers and capital within a nation's borders during a given period (usually 1 year)


GDP: the measure of an economy adopted by the United States in 1991; the total market values of goods and services produced by workers and capital within a nation's borders during a given period (usually 1 year)


deflator: a statistical factor designed to remove the effect of inflation; inflation adjusted variables are in constant dollars


royalty: payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property


box office: total admission receipts for an entertainment


gate: total admission receipts at a sports event


net income: the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)


net: the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)


net profit: the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)


lucre: the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)


profit: the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)


profits: the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)


earnings: the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)


paper profit: an unrealized gain on an investment calculated by subtracting the investor's cost from the current market price


paper loss: an unrealized loss on an investment calculated by subtracting the current market price from the investor's cost


cash flow: the excess of cash revenues over cash outlays in a give period of time (not including non-cash expenses)


personal income: the income received by a single individual


earning per share: the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock


windfall profit: profit that occurs unexpectedly as a consequence of some event not controlled by those who profit from it


killing: a very large profit


cleanup: a very large profit


winnings: something won (especially money)


win: something won (especially money)


profits: something won (especially money)


rental income: income received from rental properties


return: the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property


issue: the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property


take: the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property


takings: the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property


proceeds: the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property


yield: the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property


payoff: the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property


fast buck: quick or easy earnings,


quick buck: quick or easy earnings,


filthy lucre: shameful profit


gross profit: (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold


gross profit margin: (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold


margin: (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold


gross sales: income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time


gross revenue: income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time


sales: income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time


net sales: gross sales reduced by customer discounts, returns, freight out, and allowances


margin of profit: the ratio gross profits divided by net sales


profit margin: the ratio gross profits divided by net sales


gross margin: the ratio gross profits divided by net sales


unearned income: (accounting) income received but not yet earned (usually considered a current liability on a company's balance sheet)


unearned revenue: (accounting) income received but not yet earned (usually considered a current liability on a company's balance sheet)


unearned income: personal income that you did not earn (e.g., dividends or interest or rent income)


unearned revenue: personal income that you did not earn (e.g., dividends or interest or rent income)


government income: income available to the government


government revenue: income available to the government


tax income: government income due to taxation


taxation: government income due to taxation


tax revenue: government income due to taxation


revenue: government income due to taxation


internal revenue: government revenue from domestic sources (excluding customs)


per capita income: the total national income divided by the number of people in the nation


stolen property: property that has been stolen


spoil: (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)


loot: goods or money obtained illegally


booty: goods or money obtained illegally


pillage: goods or money obtained illegally


plunder: goods or money obtained illegally


prize: goods or money obtained illegally


swag: goods or money obtained illegally


dirty money: goods or money obtained illegally


inheritance: that which is inherited; a title or property or estate that passes by law to the heir on the death of the owner


heritage: that which is inherited; a title or property or estate that passes by law to the heir on the death of the owner


primogeniture: right of inheritance belongs exclusively to the eldest son


borough English: a former English custom by which the youngest son inherited land to the exclusion of his older brothers


accretion: (law) an increase in a beneficiary's share in an estate (as when a co-beneficiary dies or fails to meet some condition or rejects the inheritance)


bequest: (law) a gift of personal property by will


legacy: (law) a gift of personal property by will


birthright: an inheritance coming by right of birth (especially by primogeniture)


patrimony: an inheritance coming by right of birth (especially by primogeniture)


devise: (law) a gift of real property by will


dower: a life estate to which a wife is entitled on the death of her husband


jointure: (law) an estate secured to a prospective wife as a marriage settlement in lieu of a dower


legal jointure: (law) an estate secured to a prospective wife as a marriage settlement in lieu of a dower


free lunch: something acquired without effort or payment or obligation


heirloom: something that has been in a family for generations


heirloom: (law) any property that is considered by law or custom as inseparable from an inheritance is inherited with that inheritance


gift: something acquired without compensation


dowry: money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage


dowery: money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage


dower: money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage


portion: money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage


bride price: money or property given (in some societies) by the bridegroom to the family of his bride


largess: a gift or money given (as for service or out of benevolence); usually given ostentatiously


largesse: a gift or money given (as for service or out of benevolence); usually given ostentatiously


aid: money to support a worthy person or cause


economic aid: money to support a worthy person or cause


financial aid: money to support a worthy person or cause


scholarship: financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit


fellowship: money granted (by a university or foundation or other agency) for advanced study or research


foreign aid: aid (such as economic or military assistance) provided to one nation by another


Marshall Plan: a United States program of economic aid for the reconstruction of Europe (1948-1952); named after George Marshall


European Recovery Program: a United States program of economic aid for the reconstruction of Europe (1948-1952); named after George Marshall


grant: any monetary aid


subsidy: a grant paid by a government to an enterprise that benefits the public


subvention: grant of financial aid as from a government to an educational institution


price support: a government subsidy used to maintain prices at a certain level


grant-in-aid: a grant to a person or school for some educational project


postdoctoral: a grant that funds postdoctoral study or research


postdoc: a grant that funds postdoctoral study or research


post doc: a grant that funds postdoctoral study or research


traineeship: financial aid that enables you to get trained for a specified job


gratuity: an award (as for meritorious service) given without claim or obligation


prize: something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery


award: something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery


door prize: tickets are passed out at the entrance to a dance or party or other social function and a prize is awarded to the holder of the winning ticket


jackpot: any outstanding award


prize money: any money given as a prize


present: something presented as a gift


birthday present: a present given in celebration of a person's birthday


birthday gift: a present given in celebration of a person's birthday


Christmas present: a present given at Christmas time


Christmas gift: a present given at Christmas time


stocking filler: a small Christmas present included in the Christmas stocking


stocking stuffer: a small Christmas present included in the Christmas stocking


wedding present: a present given to someone getting married


wedding gift: a present given to someone getting married


bride-gift: a wedding present to the bride


cash surrender value: the amount that the insurance company will pay on a given life insurance policy if the policy is cancelled prior to the death of the insured


contribution: an amount of money contributed


contribution: a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause


donation: a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause


benefaction: a contribution of money or assistance


offering: money contributed to a religious organization


tithe: an offering of a tenth part of some personal income


offertory: the offerings of the congregation at a religious service


hearth money: an annual contribution made by Roman Catholics to support the papal see


Peter's pence: an annual contribution made by Roman Catholics to support the papal see


political contribution: a contribution made to a politician or a political campaign or a political party


political donation: a contribution made to a politician or a political campaign or a political party


soft money: political contributions made in such a way as to avoid the United States regulations for federal election campaigns (as by contributions to a political action committee)


endowment: the capital that provides income for an institution


endowment fund: the capital that provides income for an institution


enrichment: a gift that significantly increases the recipient's wealth


patrimony: a church endowment


chantry: an endowment for the singing of Masses


lagniappe: a small gift (especially one given by a merchant to a customer who makes a purchase)


bestowal: a gift that is bestowed or conferred


bestowment: a gift that is bestowed or conferred


bounty: payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military


premium: payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military


premium: a prize, bonus, or award given as an inducement to purchase products, enter competitions initiated by business interests, etc.


freebie: something that is free (usually provided as part of a promotional scheme)


freebee: something that is free (usually provided as part of a promotional scheme)


giveaway: a gift of public land or resources for the private gain of a limited group


gift horse: a gift (usually of inferior quality) that should be accepted uncritically


thank offering: an offering made as an expression of thanks


bonus: an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output


incentive: an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output


incentive program: a formal scheme for inducing someone (as employees) to do something


incentive scheme: a formal scheme for inducing someone (as employees) to do something


deductible: (taxes) an amount that can be deducted (especially for the purposes of calculating income tax)


defalcation: the sum of money that is misappropriated


dividend: a bonus; something extra (especially a share of a surplus)


sales incentive: remuneration offered to a salesperson for exceeding some predetermined sales goal


allowance: an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances


adjustment: an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances


cost-of-living allowance: an allowance for changes in the consumer price index


depreciation allowance: an allowance for loss due to depreciation


deduction: an amount or percentage deducted


discount: an amount or percentage deducted


trade discount: a discount from the list price of a commodity allowed by a manufacturer or wholesaler to a merchant


seasonal adjustment: a statistical adjustment made to accommodate predictable fluctuations as a function of the season of the year


tare: an adjustment made for the weight of the packaging in order to determine the net weight of the goods


outgo: money paid out; an amount spent


spending: money paid out; an amount spent


expenditure: money paid out; an amount spent


outlay: money paid out; an amount spent


expense: amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)


disbursal: amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)


disbursement: amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)


cost: the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor


business expense: ordinary and necessary expenses incurred in a taxpayer's business or trade


trade expense: ordinary and necessary expenses incurred in a taxpayer's business or trade


interest expense: interest paid on loans


lobbying expense: expenses incurred in promoting or evaluating legislation


medical expense: amount spent for diagnosis or treatment or prevention of medical problems


non-cash expense: an expense (such as depreciation) that is not paid for in cash


moving expense: the cost of moving your residence from one location to another


operating expense: the expense of maintaining property (e.g., paying property taxes and utilities and insurance); it does not include depreciation or the cost of financing or income taxes


operating cost: the expense of maintaining property (e.g., paying property taxes and utilities and insurance); it does not include depreciation or the cost of financing or income taxes


overhead: the expense of maintaining property (e.g., paying property taxes and utilities and insurance); it does not include depreciation or the cost of financing or income taxes


budget items: the expense of maintaining property (e.g., paying property taxes and utilities and insurance); it does not include depreciation or the cost of financing or income taxes


organization expense: the cost (over a period of five years) of organizing a new corporation or partnership


personal expense: the cost of personal or family living


promotional expense: the cost of promoting a product


expense: money spent to perform work and usually reimbursed by an employer


transfer payment: a public expenditure (as for unemployment compensation or veteran's benefits) that is not for goods and services


capital expenditure: the cost of long-term improvements


payment: a sum of money paid or a claim discharged


overpayment: a payment larger than needed or expected


underpayment: a payment smaller than needed or expected


wage: something that remunerates


pay: something that remunerates


earnings: something that remunerates


remuneration: something that remunerates


salary: something that remunerates


combat pay: extra pay for soldiers engaged in active combat


double time: a doubled wage (for working overtime)


found: food and lodging provided in addition to money


half-pay: reduced wage paid to someone who is not working full time


living wage: a wage sufficient for a worker and family to subsist comfortably


merit pay: extra pay awarded to an employee on the basis of merit (especially to school teachers)


minimum wage: the lowest wage that an employer is allowed to pay; determined by contract or by law


pay envelope: wages enclosed in an envelope for distribution to the wage earner


pay packet: wages enclosed in an envelope for distribution to the wage earner


sick pay: wages paid to an employee who is on sick leave


strike pay: money paid to strikers from union funds


take-home pay: what is left of your pay after deductions for taxes and dues and insurance etc


subscription: a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time


regular payment: a payment made at regular times


pay rate: amount of money received per unit time


rate of pay: amount of money received per unit time


time and a half: a rate of pay that is 1.5 times the regular rate; for overtime work


payment rate: the amount of money paid out per unit time


rate of payment: the amount of money paid out per unit time


repayment rate: the amount of money paid out per unit time


installment rate: the amount of money paid out per unit time


blood money: paid to a hired murderer


recompense: payment or reward (as for service rendered)


refund: money returned to a payer


rebate: a refund of some fraction of the amount paid


discount: a refund of some fraction of the amount paid


rent-rebate: a rebate on rent given by a local government authority


compensation: something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)


overcompensation: excessive compensation


workmen's compensation: compensation for death or injury suffered by a worker in the course of his employment


conscience money: payment made voluntarily to reduce guilt over dishonest dealings


support payment: a payment made by one person for the support of another


palimony: support paid by one half of an unmarried partnership after the relationship ends


alimony: court-ordered support paid by one spouse to another after they are separated


maintenance: court-ordered support paid by one spouse to another after they are separated


reward: payment made in return for a service rendered


honorarium: a fee paid for a nominally free service


ransom: money demanded for the return of a captured person


ransom money: money demanded for the return of a captured person


blood money: a reward for information about a murderer


guerdon: a reward or payment


meed: a fitting reward


hush money: a bribe paid to someone to insure that something is kept secret


bribe: payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment


payoff: payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment


kickback: a commercial bribe paid by a seller to a purchasing agent in order to induce the agent to enter into the transaction


payola: a bribe given to a disc jockey to induce him to promote a particular record


soap: money offered as a bribe


share: assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group


portion: assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group


part: assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group


percentage: assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group


tranche: a portion of something (especially money)


dispensation: a share that has been dispensed or distributed


dole: a share of money or food or clothing that has been charitably given


way: a portion of something divided into shares


ration: a fixed portion that is allotted (especially in times of scarcity)


allowance: an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)


slice: a share of something


piece: a share of something


split: a promised or claimed share of loot or money


interest: (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something


stake: (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something


grubstake: funds advanced to a prospector or to someone starting a business in return for a share of the profits


controlling interest: ownership of more than 50% of a corporation's voting shares


insurable interest: an interest in a person or thing that will support the issuance of an insurance policy; an interest in the survival of the insured or in the preservation of the thing that is insured


vested interest: (law) an interest in which there is a fixed right to present or future enjoyment and that can be conveyed to another


security interest: any interest in a property that secures the payment of an obligation


terminable interest: an interest in property that terminates under specific conditions


undivided interest: the interest in property owned by tenants whereby each tenant has an equal right to enjoy the entire property


undivided right: the interest in property owned by tenants whereby each tenant has an equal right to enjoy the entire property


fee: an interest in land capable of being inherited


fee simple: a fee without limitation to any class of heirs; they can sell it or give it away


fee tail: a fee limited to a particular line of heirs; they are not free to sell it or give it away


entail: land received by fee tail


profit sharing: a system in which employees receive a share of the net profits of the business


cut: a share of the profits


rake-off: a percentage (of winnings or loot or profit) taken by an operator or gangster


vigorish: a percentage (of winnings or loot or profit) taken by an operator or gangster


allotment: a share set aside for a specific purpose


allocation: a share set aside for a specific purpose


reallocation: a share that has been allocated again


quota: a proportional share assigned to each participant


appropriation: money set aside (as by a legislature) for a specific purpose


reimbursement: compensation paid (to someone) for damages or losses or money already spent etc.


emolument: compensation received by virtue of holding an office or having employment (usually in the form of wages or fees)


blood money: compensation paid to the family of a murdered person


damages: a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury


amends: a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury


indemnity: a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury


indemnification: a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury


restitution: a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury


redress: a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury


relief: (law) redress awarded by a court


counterbalance: a compensating equivalent


offset: a compensating equivalent


actual damages: (law) compensation for losses that can readily be proven to have occurred and for which the injured party has the right to be compensated


compensatory damages: (law) compensation for losses that can readily be proven to have occurred and for which the injured party has the right to be compensated


general damages: (law) compensation for losses that can readily be proven to have occurred and for which the injured party has the right to be compensated


nominal damages: (law) a trivial sum (usually $1.00) awarded as recognition that a legal injury was sustained (as for technical violations of a contract)


punitive damages: (law) compensation in excess of actual damages (a form of punishment awarded in cases of malicious or willful misconduct)


exemplary damages: (law) compensation in excess of actual damages (a form of punishment awarded in cases of malicious or willful misconduct)


smart money: (law) compensation in excess of actual damages (a form of punishment awarded in cases of malicious or willful misconduct)


double damages: twice the amount that a court would normally find the injured party entitled to


treble damages: three times the amount that a court would normally find the injured party entitled to


reparation: (usually plural) compensation exacted from a defeated nation by the victors


reparation: compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury


atonement: compensation for a wrong


expiation: compensation for a wrong


satisfaction: compensation for a wrong


residual: (often plural) a payment that is made to a performer or writer or director of a television show or commercial that is paid for every repeat showing


poverty line: a level of personal income defining the state of poverty


poverty level: a level of personal income defining the state of poverty


allowance: a sum granted as reimbursement for expenses


breakage: reimbursement for goods damaged while in transit or in use


costs: pecuniary reimbursement to the winning party for the expenses of litigation


per diem: a daily allowance for living expenses (especially while traveling in connection with your job)


travel allowance: a sum allowed for travel


travel reimbursement: a sum allowed for travel


mileage: a travel allowance at a given rate per mile traveled


stipend: a sum of money allotted on a regular basis; usually for some specific purpose


privy purse: allowance for a monarch's personal expenses


prebend: the stipend assigned by a cathedral to a canon


annuity: income from capital investment paid in a series of regular payments


rente: income from capital investment paid in a series of regular payments


annuity in advance: an annuity paid in a series of more or less equal payments at the beginning of equally spaced periods


ordinary annuity: an annuity paid in a series of more or less equal payments at the end of equally spaced periods


reversionary annuity: an annuity payable to one person in the event that someone else is unable to receive it


survivorship annuity: an annuity payable to one person in the event that someone else is unable to receive it


tontine: an annuity scheme wherein participants share certain benefits and on the death of any participant his benefits are redistributed among the remaining participants; can run for a fixed period of time or until the death of all but one participant


rent: a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service


ground rent: payment for the right to occupy and improve a piece of land


peppercorn rent: very low or nominal rent


rack rent: an extortionate rent


economic rent: the return derived from cultivated land in excess of that derived from the poorest land cultivated under similar conditions


rent: the return derived from cultivated land in excess of that derived from the poorest land cultivated under similar conditions


payback: financial return or reward (especially returns equal to the initial investment)


installment plan: a system for paying for goods by installments


installment buying: a system for paying for goods by installments


time plan: a system for paying for goods by installments


hire-purchase: installment plan


never-never: installment plan


benefit: financial assistance in time of need


cost-of-living benefit: a benefit that goes to anyone whose money receipts increase automatically as prices rise


death benefit: insurance or pension money payable to a beneficiary of a deceased


advance death benefit: a percentage of death benefits paid directly to policy holders having a short life expectancy (usually 6 months)


viatical settlement: cash derived from sale of an insurance policy by a terminally ill policy holder


disability benefit: insurance benefits paid in case of disability


sick benefit: money paid (by the government) to someone who is too ill to work


sickness benefit: money paid (by the government) to someone who is too ill to work


fringe benefit: an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)


perquisite: an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)


perk: an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)


appanage: any customary and rightful perquisite appropriate to your station in life


apanage: any customary and rightful perquisite appropriate to your station in life


tax benefit: a tax deduction that is granted in order to encourage a particular type of commercial activity


tax break: a tax deduction that is granted in order to encourage a particular type of commercial activity


gratuity: a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)


tip: a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)


pourboire: a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)


baksheesh: a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)


bakshish: a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)


bakshis: a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)


backsheesh: a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)


Christmas box: a present given at Christmas for services during the year


child support: court-ordered support paid by one spouse to the other who has custody of the children after the parents are separated


lump sum: a complete payment consisting of a single sum of money


payoff: the final payment of a debt


final payment: the final payment of a debt


remittance: a payment of money sent to a person in another place


remittal: a payment of money sent to a person in another place


remission: a payment of money sent to a person in another place


remitment: a payment of money sent to a person in another place


repayment: payment of a debt or obligation


quittance: payment of a debt or obligation


redemption: repayment of the principal amount of a debt or security at or before maturity (as when a corporation repurchases its own stock)


token payment: a small payment made in acknowledgement of an obligation


nonpayment: loss resulting from failure of a debt to be paid


default: loss resulting from failure of a debt to be paid


nonremittal: loss resulting from failure of a debt to be paid


delinquency: nonpayment of a debt when due


default: act of failing to meet a financial obligation


nonpayment: act of failing to meet a financial obligation


nonremittal: act of failing to meet a financial obligation


penalty: a payment required for not fulfilling a contract


pittance: an inadequate payment


retribution: a justly deserved penalty


requital: a justly deserved penalty


forfeit: a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something


forfeiture: a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something


forfeit: something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty


forfeiture: something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty


fine: money extracted as a penalty


mulct: money extracted as a penalty


amercement: money extracted as a penalty


library fine: fine imposed by a library on books that overdue when returned


premium: payment for insurance


insurance premium: payment for insurance


installment: a payment of part of a debt; usually paid at regular intervals


cost overrun: excess of cost over budget


cost of living: average cost of basic necessities of life (as food and shelter and clothing)


borrowing cost: the cost of borrowing something


distribution cost: any cost incurred by a producer or wholesaler or retailer or distributor (as for advertising and shipping etc)


handling cost: the cost of handling (especially the cost of packaging and mailing an order)


handling charge: the cost of handling (especially the cost of packaging and mailing an order)


marketing cost: the cost of marketing (e.g., the cost of transferring title and moving goods to the customer)


production cost: combined costs of raw material and labor incurred in producing goods


replacement cost: current cost of replacing a fixed asset with a new one of equal effectiveness


reproduction cost: cost of reproducing physical property minus various allowances (especially depreciation)


physical value: cost of reproducing physical property minus various allowances (especially depreciation)


unit cost: calculated cost for a given unit of a product


price: the amount of money needed to purchase something


terms: the amount of money needed to purchase something


damage: the amount of money needed to purchase something


price: cost of bribing someone


markup: the amount added to the cost to determine the asking price


asking price: the price at which something is offered for sale


selling price: the price at which something is offered for sale


bid price: (stock market) the price at which a broker is willing to buy a certain security


closing price: (stock market) the price of the last transaction completed during a day's trading session


offer price: (stock market) the price at which a broker is willing to sell a certain security


upset price: (auction) the minimum price at which a seller of property will entertain bids


factory price: price charged for goods picked up at the factory


highway robbery: an exorbitant price


list price: the selling price of something as stated in a catalogue or price list; often subject to discounts


purchase price: the price at which something is actually purchased


spot price: the current delivery price of a commodity traded in the spot market


cash price: the current delivery price of a commodity traded in the spot market


support level: (stock market) the price at which a certain security becomes attractive to investors


valuation: assessed price


opportunity cost: cost in terms of foregoing alternatives


cost of capital: the opportunity cost of the funds employed as the result of an investment decision; the rate of return that a business could earn if it chose another investment with equivalent risk


capital cost: the opportunity cost of the funds employed as the result of an investment decision; the rate of return that a business could earn if it chose another investment with equivalent risk


carrying cost: the opportunity cost of unproductive assets; the expense incurred by ownership


carrying charge: the opportunity cost of unproductive assets; the expense incurred by ownership


portage: the cost of carrying or transporting


incidental expense: (frequently plural) an expense not budgeted or not specified


incidental: (frequently plural) an expense not budgeted or not specified


minor expense: (frequently plural) an expense not budgeted or not specified


travel expense: (frequently plural) expenses incurred by an employee in the performance of the job and usually reimbursed by the employer


charge: the price charged for some article or service


carrying charge: charge made for carrying an account or for merchandise sold on an installment plan


depreciation charge: an amount periodically charged to expense or against revenue in compensation for depreciation of property


undercharge: a price that is too low


overcharge: a price that is too high


extortion: an exorbitant charge


corkage: a charge added at a restaurant for every bottle of wine served that was not bought on the premises


fare: the sum charged for riding in a public conveyance


transportation: the sum charged for riding in a public conveyance


airfare: the fare charged for traveling by airplane


bus fare: the fare charged for riding a bus or streetcar


carfare: the fare charged for riding a bus or streetcar


cab fare: the fare charged for riding in a taxicab


taxi fare: the fare charged for riding in a taxicab


subway fare: the fare charged for riding a subway train


train fare: the fare charged for traveling by train


levy: a charge imposed and collected


tax: charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government


taxation: charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government


revenue enhancement: charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government


tax base: collective value of taxable assets


tax rate: rate used to calculate tax liability


tax liability: the amount of tax owed; calculated by applying the tax rate to the tax base


single tax: a system of taxation in which a tax is levied on a single commodity (usually land)


income tax: a personal tax levied on annual income


bracket creep: a movement into a higher tax bracket as taxable income increases


estimated tax: income tax paid periodically on income that is not subject to withholding taxes; based on the taxpayer's predicted tax liability


FICA: a tax on employees and employers that is used to fund the Social Security system


business deduction: tax write-off for expenses of doing business


exemption: a deduction allowed to a taxpayer because of his status (having certain dependents or being blind or being over 65 etc.)


entertainment deduction: deduction allowed for some (limited) kinds of entertainment for business purposes


withholding tax: income tax withheld from employees' wages and paid directly to the government by the employer


withholding: income tax withheld from employees' wages and paid directly to the government by the employer


PAYE: the British system of withholding tax


pay as you earn: the British system of withholding tax


unearned increment: an unearned rise in the market value of property resulting from general market factors


capital gain: the amount by which the selling price of an asset exceeds the purchase price; the gain is realized when the asset is sold


capital loss: the amount by which the purchase price of an asset exceeds the selling price; the loss is realized when the asset is sold


capital gains tax: a tax on capital gains


capital levy: a tax on capital or property


departure tax: a tax that is levied when you are departing a country by land or sea or air


property tax: a capital tax on property imposed by municipalities; based on the estimated value of the property


land tax: a capital tax on property imposed by municipalities; based on the estimated value of the property


council tax: a tax levied on households by local authorities; based on the estimated value of the property and the number of people living in it


franchise tax: a tax that is imposed by states on corporations; it depends both on the net worth of the corporation and on its net income attributable to activities within the state


gift tax: a tax imposed on transfers of property by gift during the lifetime of the giver


inheritance tax: a tax on the estate of the deceased person


estate tax: a tax on the estate of the deceased person


death tax: a tax on the estate of the deceased person


death duty: a tax on the estate of the deceased person


direct tax: a tax paid directly by the person or organization on whom it is levied


tax advantage: an advantage bestowed by legislation that reduces a tax on some preferred activity


tax shelter: a way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings


shelter: a way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings


indirect tax: a tax levied on goods or services rather than on persons or organizations


hidden tax: a tax paid unwittingly by the consumer (such as ad valorem taxes)


capitation: a tax levied on the basis of a fixed amount per person


poll tax: a tax of a fixed amount per person and payable as a requirement for the right to vote


progressive tax: any tax in which the rate increases as the amount subject to taxation increases


graduated tax: any tax in which the rate increases as the amount subject to taxation increases


proportional tax: any tax in which the rate is constant as the amount subject to taxation increases


degressive tax: any tax in which the rate decreases as the amount subject to taxation increases


rates: a local tax on property (usually used in the plural)


poor rates: a local tax for the relief of the poor


stamp tax: a tax collected by requiring a stamp to be purchased and attached (usually on documents or publications)


stamp duty: a tax collected by requiring a stamp to be purchased and attached (usually on documents or publications)


surtax: an additional tax on certain kinds of income that has already been taxed


supertax: an additional tax on certain kinds of income that has already been taxed


pavage: a tax toward paving streets


transfer tax: any tax levied on the passing of title to property


tithe: a levy of one tenth of something


special assessment: an additional tax levied on private property for public improvements that enhance the value of the property


duty: a government tax on imports or exports


tariff: a government tax on imports or exports


excise: a tax that is measured by the amount of business done (not on property or income from real estate)


excise tax: a tax that is measured by the amount of business done (not on property or income from real estate)


sales tax: a tax based on the cost of the item purchased and collected directly from the buyer


nuisance tax: a tax based on the cost of the item purchased and collected directly from the buyer


VAT: a tax levied on the difference between a commodity's price before taxes and its cost of production


value-added tax: a tax levied on the difference between a commodity's price before taxes and its cost of production


ad valorem tax: a tax levied on the difference between a commodity's price before taxes and its cost of production


gasoline tax: a tax on every gallon of gasoline sold


customs: money collected under a tariff


customs duty: money collected under a tariff


custom: money collected under a tariff


impost: money collected under a tariff


ship money: an impost levied in England to provide money for ships for national defense


tonnage: a tax imposed on ships that enter the US; based on the tonnage of the ship


tunnage: a tax imposed on ships that enter the US; based on the tonnage of the ship


tonnage duty: a tax imposed on ships that enter the US; based on the tonnage of the ship


octroi: a tax on various goods brought into a town


revenue tariff: a tariff imposed to raise revenue


protective tariff: a tariff imposed to protect domestic firms from import competition


anti-dumping duty: a tariff imposed to prevent dumping


import duty: a duty imposed on imports


export duty: a duty imposed on exports


countervailing duty: a duty imposed to offset subsidies by foreign governments


fixed charge: a periodic charge that does not vary with business volume (as insurance or rent or mortgage payments etc.)


fixed cost: a periodic charge that does not vary with business volume (as insurance or rent or mortgage payments etc.)


fixed costs: a periodic charge that does not vary with business volume (as insurance or rent or mortgage payments etc.)


cover charge: a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink


cover: a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink


interest: a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed


compound interest: interest calculated on both the principal and the accrued interest


simple interest: interest paid on the principal alone


interest rate: the percentage of a sum of money charged for its use


rate of interest: the percentage of a sum of money charged for its use


discount rate: interest on an annual basis deducted in advance on a loan


discount: interest on an annual basis deducted in advance on a loan


bank discount: interest on an annual basis deducted in advance on a loan


bank rate: the discount rate fixed by a central bank


discount rate: the rate of interest set by the Federal Reserve that member banks are charged when they borrow money through the Federal Reserve System


base rate: the interest rate set by the Bank of England for lending to other banks


prime interest rate: the interest rate on short-term loans that banks charge their commercial customers with high credit ratings


usury: an exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest


vigorish: an exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest


fee: a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services


anchorage: a fee for anchoring


cellarage: a charge for storing goods in a cellar


commission: a fee for services rendered based on a percentage of an amount received or collected or agreed to be paid (as distinguished from a salary)


contingency fee: a fee that is payable only if the outcome is successful (as for an attorney's services)


dockage: a fee charged for a vessel to use a dock


docking fee: a fee charged for a vessel to use a dock


drop-off charge: a fee added for returning a rented car to a location different from the one where it was rented


entrance fee: the fee charged for admission


admission: the fee charged for admission


admission charge: the fee charged for admission


admission fee: the fee charged for admission


admission price: the fee charged for admission


price of admission: the fee charged for admission


entrance money: the fee charged for admission


finder's fee: a fee that is paid to someone who finds a source of financial backing or to someone who brings people together for business purposes


legal fee: a fee paid for legal service


licensing fee: a fee paid to the government for the privilege of being licensed to do something (as selling liquor or practicing medicine)


license fee: a fee paid to the government for the privilege of being licensed to do something (as selling liquor or practicing medicine)


license tax: a fee paid to the government for the privilege of being licensed to do something (as selling liquor or practicing medicine)


refresher: a fee (in addition to that marked on the brief) paid to counsel in a case that lasts more than one day


lighterage: the fee charged for carrying goods in lighters


lockage: a fee charged for passage through a lock in a canal or waterway


mintage: fee paid to a mint by the government for minting a coin


moorage: a fee for mooring


origination fee: a fee charged to a borrower (especially for a mortgage loan) to cover the costs of initiating the loan


pipage: a fee charged for the use of pipes


poundage: a fee charged for the recovery of impounded animals


retainer: a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone


consideration: a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone


quid pro quo: something for something; that which a party receives (or is promised) in return for something he does or gives or promises


quid: something for something; that which a party receives (or is promised) in return for something he does or gives or promises


seigniorage: charged by a government for coining bullion


toll: a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance)


truckage: a fee charged for transporting goods by truckage


tuition: a fee paid for instruction (especially for higher education)


tuition fee: a fee paid for instruction (especially for higher education)


wharfage: a fee charged for the use of a wharf or quay


quayage: a fee charged for the use of a wharf or quay


agio: a fee charged for exchanging currencies


agiotage: a fee charged for exchanging currencies


premium: a fee charged for exchanging currencies


exchange premium: a fee charged for exchanging currencies


demurrage: a charge required as compensation for the delay of a ship or freight car or other cargo beyond its scheduled time of departure


installation charge: the charge for installing something


porterage: the charge for carrying burdens by porters


postage: the charge for mailing something


poundage: a charge based on weight measured in pounds


rate: amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis


charge per unit: amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis


water-rate: rate per quarter for water from a public supply


surcharge: an additional charge (as for items previously omitted or as a penalty for failure to exercise common caution or common skill)


single supplement: a surcharge added to the cost per person when traveling alone


service charge: a percentage of a bill (as at a hotel or restaurant) added in payment for service


service fee: a percentage of a bill (as at a hotel or restaurant) added in payment for service


stowage: the charge for stowing goods


tankage: the charge for storing something in tanks


freight: the charge for transporting something by common carrier


freightage: the charge for transporting something by common carrier


freight rate: the charge for transporting something by common carrier


rate of depreciation: the rate at which the value of property is reduced; used to calculate tax deduction


depreciation rate: the rate at which the value of property is reduced; used to calculate tax deduction


rate of exchange: the charge for exchanging currency of one country for currency of another


exchange rate: the charge for exchanging currency of one country for currency of another


excursion rate: a reduced rate for a round-trip ticket


footage: a rate of charging by the linear foot of work done


linage: a rate of payment for written material that is measured according to the number of lines submitted


lineage: a rate of payment for written material that is measured according to the number of lines submitted


room rate: the rate charged daily for a hotel room


loss: the amount by which the cost of a business exceeds its revenue


red ink: the amount by which the cost of a business exceeds its revenue


red: the amount by which the cost of a business exceeds its revenue


squeeze: a situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer


loss: something that is lost


financial loss: loss of money or decrease in financial value


sacrifice: a loss entailed by giving up or selling something at less than its value


wastage: anything lost by wear or waste


depreciation: decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use


wear and tear: decrease in value of an asset due to obsolescence or use


straight-line method: (accounting) a method of calculating depreciation by taking an equal amount of the asset's cost as an expense for each year of the asset's useful life


straight-line method of depreciation: (accounting) a method of calculating depreciation by taking an equal amount of the asset's cost as an expense for each year of the asset's useful life


write-off: (accounting) reduction in the book value of an asset


write-down: (accounting) reduction in the book value of an asset


tax write-off: a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket


tax deduction: a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket


deduction: a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket


losings: something lost (especially money lost at gambling)


losses: something lost (especially money lost at gambling)


circumstances: a person's financial situation (good or bad)


assets: anything of material value or usefulness that is owned by a person or company


payables: money that you currently expect to pay on notes and accounts


receivables: money that you currently expect to receive from notes or accounts


crown jewel: the most desirable assets of a corporation


deep pocket: a source of substantial wealth (usually plural)


reserve assets: capital held back from investment in order to meet probable or possible demands


special drawing rights: reserve assets in the International Monetary Fund; designed to supplement reserves of gold and convertible currencies used to maintain stability in the foreign exchange market


paper gold: reserve assets in the International Monetary Fund; designed to supplement reserves of gold and convertible currencies used to maintain stability in the foreign exchange market


sum: a quantity of money


sum of money: a quantity of money


amount: a quantity of money


amount of money: a quantity of money


figure: an amount of money expressed numerically


resource: available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed


natural resource: resources (actual and potential) supplied by nature


natural resources: resources (actual and potential) supplied by nature


labor resources: resources of available manpower


land resources: natural resources in the form of arable land


mineral resources: natural resources in the form of minerals


renewable resource: any natural resource (as wood or solar energy) that can be replenished naturally with the passage of time


intangible: assets that are saleable though not material or physical


intangible asset: assets that are saleable though not material or physical


good will: (accounting) an intangible asset valued according to the advantage or reputation a business has acquired (over and above its tangible assets)


goodwill: (accounting) an intangible asset valued according to the advantage or reputation a business has acquired (over and above its tangible assets)


liquid assets: assets in the form of cash (or easily convertible into cash)


current assets: assets in the form of cash (or easily convertible into cash)


quick assets: assets in the form of cash (or easily convertible into cash)


investment: money that is invested with an expectation of profit


investment funds: money that is invested with an expectation of profit


equity: the ownership interest of shareholders in a corporation


sweat equity: interest in a building that a tenant earns by contributing to its renovation or maintenance


equity: the difference between the market value of a property and the claims held against it


stock: the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest (equity)


stockholding: ownership of stocks; the state or fact of holding stock; - W.Z.Ripley


stockholding: a specific number of stocks or shares owned


stockholdings: a specific number of stocks or shares owned


capital stock: the book value of the outstanding shares of a corporation


blue chip: a common stock of a nationally known company whose value and dividends are reliable; typically have high price and low yield


blue-chip stock: a common stock of a nationally known company whose value and dividends are reliable; typically have high price and low yield


classified stock: common stock classified as A or B where A has certain advantages (e.g., voting power) that B does not


common stock: stock other than preferred stock; entitles the owner to a share of the corporation's profits and a share of the voting power in shareholder elections


common shares: stock other than preferred stock; entitles the owner to a share of the corporation's profits and a share of the voting power in shareholder elections


ordinary shares: stock other than preferred stock; entitles the owner to a share of the corporation's profits and a share of the voting power in shareholder elections


stock of record: stock held by stockholders of record on a given date


par value: the value of a security that is set by the company issuing it; unrelated to market value


face value: the value of a security that is set by the company issuing it; unrelated to market value


nominal value: the value of a security that is set by the company issuing it; unrelated to market value


no-par-value stock: stock with no par value specified in the corporate charter or on the stock certificate


no-par stock: stock with no par value specified in the corporate charter or on the stock certificate


preferred stock: stock whose holders are guaranteed priority in the payment of dividends but whose holders have no voting rights


preferred shares: stock whose holders are guaranteed priority in the payment of dividends but whose holders have no voting rights


preference shares: stock whose holders are guaranteed priority in the payment of dividends but whose holders have no voting rights


cumulative preferred: preferred stock whose dividends if omitted accumulate until paid out


cumulative preferred stock: preferred stock whose dividends if omitted accumulate until paid out


float: the number of shares outstanding and available for trading by the public


common stock equivalent: preferred stock or convertible bonds or warrants that can be converted into common stock


control stock: shares owned by shareholders who have a controlling interest


growth stock: stock of a corporation that has had faster than average gains in earnings and is expected to continue to


hot stock: newly issued stock that is in great public demand


hot issue: newly issued stock that is in great public demand


penny stock: a stock selling for less that $1/share


book value: the value at which an asset is carried on a balance sheet; equals cost minus accumulated depreciation


market value: the price at which buyers and sellers trade the item in an open marketplace


market price: the price at which buyers and sellers trade the item in an open marketplace


bond issue: bonds sold by a corporation or government agency at a particular time and identifiable by date of maturity


convertible bond: a bond that can be converted to other securities under certain conditions


corporate bond: a bond issued by a corporation; carries no claim to ownership and pays no dividends but payments to bondholders have priority over payments to stockholders


coupon bond: a bond issued with detachable coupons that must be presented to the issuer for interest payments


bearer bond: a bond issued with detachable coupons that must be presented to the issuer for interest payments


government bond: a bond that is an IOU of the United States Treasury; considered the safest security in the investment world


junk bond: a (speculative) bond with a credit rating of BB or lower; issued for leveraged buyouts and other takeovers by companies with questionable credit


high-yield bond: a (speculative) bond with a credit rating of BB or lower; issued for leveraged buyouts and other takeovers by companies with questionable credit


municipal bond: a bond issued by a state or local government


noncallable bond: a bond containing a provision that the holder cannot redeem the security before a specific date (usually at maturity)


performance bond: a bond given to protect the recipient against loss in case the terms of a contract are not filled; a surety company assumes liability for nonperformance


surety bond: a bond given to protect the recipient against loss in case the terms of a contract are not filled; a surety company assumes liability for nonperformance


post-obit bond: a bond made by a reversioner to secure a loan; payable out of his reversion


registered bond: a bond whose owner is recorded on the books of the issuer; can be transferred to another owner only when endorsed by the registered owner


revenue bond: a bond issued by an agency that is commissioned to finance public works; revenue from the public property is used to pay off the bond


secured bond: a bond that is back by collateral


unsecured bond: the ability of a customer to obtain goods or services before payment, based on the trust that payment will be made in the future


debenture: the ability of a customer to obtain goods or services before payment, based on the trust that payment will be made in the future


debenture bond: the ability of a customer to obtain goods or services before payment, based on the trust that payment will be made in the future


government security: a security issued by United States government agencies or the Farm Credit System


agency security: a security issued by United States government agencies or the Farm Credit System


mortgage-backed security: a security created when a group of mortgages are gathered together and bonds are sold to other institutions or the public; investors receive a portion of the interest payments on the mortgages as well as the principal payments; usually guaranteed by the government


registered security: a security whose owner's name is recorded on the books of the issuer (or issuer's agent)


savings bond: non-negotiable government bond; cannot be bought and sold once the original purchase is made


utility bond: a bond issued to finance the construction of public utility services


utility revenue bond: a bond issued to finance the construction of public utility services


zero coupon bond: a bond that is issued at a deep discount from its value at maturity and pays no interest during the life of the bond; the commonest form of zero-coupon security


zero-coupon bond: a bond that is issued at a deep discount from its value at maturity and pays no interest during the life of the bond; the commonest form of zero-coupon security


reversion: (law) an interest in an estate that reverts to the grantor (or his heirs) at the end of some period (e.g., the death of the grantee)


escheat: a reversion to the state (as the ultimate owner of property) in the absence of legal heirs


right: (frequently plural) the interest possessed by law or custom in some intangible thing


accession: (civil law) the right to all of that which your property produces whether by growth or improvement


share: any of the equal portions into which the capital stock of a corporation is divided and ownership of which is evidenced by a stock certificate


authorized shares: the maximum number of shares authorized under the terms of a corporation's articles of incorporation


authorized stock: the maximum number of shares authorized under the terms of a corporation's articles of incorporation


capital stock: the maximum number of shares authorized under the terms of a corporation's articles of incorporation


quarter stock: stock with a par value of $25/share


speculation: an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits


venture: an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits


gamble: money that is risked for possible monetary gain


smart money: money bet or invested by experienced gamblers or investors (especially if they have inside information)


pyramid: (stock market) a series of transactions in which the speculator increases his holdings by using the rising market value of those holdings as margin for further purchases


stake: the money risked on a gamble


stakes: the money risked on a gamble


bet: the money risked on a gamble


wager: the money risked on a gamble


pot: the cumulative amount involved in a game (such as poker)


jackpot: the cumulative amount involved in a game (such as poker)


kitty: the cumulative amount involved in a game (such as poker)


ante: (poker) the initial contribution that each player makes to the pot


security: defense against financial failure; financial independence


protection: defense against financial failure; financial independence


easy street: financial security


hedge: any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change


hedging: any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change


coverage: the total amount and type of insurance carried


insurance coverage: the total amount and type of insurance carried


insurance: promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company


assurance: a British term for some kinds of insurance


automobile insurance: insurance against loss due to theft or traffic accidents


car insurance: insurance against loss due to theft or traffic accidents


no fault insurance: a system of automobile insurance where a party who is injured in an automobile accident recovers damages up to a specific amount against his own insurance company regardless of who was responsible for the accident


no fault automobile insurance: a system of automobile insurance where a party who is injured in an automobile accident recovers damages up to a specific amount against his own insurance company regardless of who was responsible for the accident


business interruption insurance: insurance that provides protection for the loss of profits and continuing fixed expenses resulting from a break in commercial activities due to the occurrence of a peril


coinsurance: insurance issued jointly by two or more underwriters


fire insurance: insurance against loss due to fire


group insurance: insurance that is purchased by a group (such as the employees of a company) usually at a reduced rate to individual members of the group


hazard insurance: insurance that provides protection against certain risks such as storms or fires


health insurance: insurance against loss due to ill health


hospitalization insurance: insurance that pays all or part of a patient's hospital expense


hospitalization: insurance that pays all or part of a patient's hospital expense


liability insurance: insurance that provides protection from claims arising from injuries or damage to other people or property


life insurance: insurance paid to named beneficiaries when the insured person dies


life assurance: insurance paid to named beneficiaries when the insured person dies


endowment insurance: life insurance for a specified amount which is payable to the insured person at the expiration of a certain period of time or to a designated beneficiary immediately upon the death of the insured


tontine: a form of life insurance whereby on the death or default of a participant his share is distributed to the remaining members


tontine insurance: a form of life insurance whereby on the death or default of a participant his share is distributed to the remaining members


whole life insurance: insurance on the life of the insured for a fixed amount at a definite premium that is paid each year in the same amount during the entire lifetime of the insured


ordinary life insurance: insurance on the life of the insured for a fixed amount at a definite premium that is paid each year in the same amount during the entire lifetime of the insured


straight life insurance: insurance on the life of the insured for a fixed amount at a definite premium that is paid each year in the same amount during the entire lifetime of the insured


malpractice insurance: insurance purchased by physicians and hospitals to cover the cost of being sued for malpractice


reinsurance: sharing the risk by insurance companies; part or all of the insurer's risk is assumed by other companies in return for part of the premium paid by the insured


self-insurance: insuring yourself by setting aside money to cover possible losses rather than by purchasing an insurance policy


term insurance: low-cost insurance that is valid only for a stated period of time and has no cash surrender value or loan value


health maintenance organization: group insurance that entitles members to services of participating hospitals and clinics and physicians


HMO: group insurance that entitles members to services of participating hospitals and clinics and physicians


security: property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation


surety: property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation


deposit: money given as security for an article acquired for temporary use


down payment: a partial payment made at the time of purchase; the balance to be paid later


deposit: a partial payment made at the time of purchase; the balance to be paid later


satisfaction: (law) the payment of a debt or fulfillment of an obligation


earnest: something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract


earnest money: money given by a buyer to a seller to bind a contract


arles: money given by a buyer to a seller to bind a contract


recognizance: (law) a security entered into before a court with a condition to perform some act required by law; on failure to perform that act a sum is forfeited


recognisance: (law) a security entered into before a court with a condition to perform some act required by law; on failure to perform that act a sum is forfeited


pledge: a deposit of personal property as security for a debt


pawn: an article deposited as security


bail: (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial


bail bond: (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial


bond: (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial


margin: the amount of collateral a customer deposits with a broker when borrowing from the broker to buy securities


security deposit: the amount of collateral a customer deposits with a broker when borrowing from the broker to buy securities


brokerage account: a fund that a customer has entrusted to a securities brokerage


cash account: an account with a securities brokerage whose transactions are settled on a cash basis


custodial account: a brokerage firm account that parents have created for a minor


margin account: an account with a securities brokerage in which the broker extends credit


mortgage: a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan


conditional sale: a security interest taken by the seller in return for credit


first mortgage: a mortgage that has priority over all mortgages and liens except those imposed by law


second mortgage: a mortgage that is subordinate to a first mortgage


chattel mortgage: a loan to buy some personal item; the item (or chattel) is security for the loan


collateral: a security pledged for the repayment of a loan


guarantee: a collateral agreement to answer for the debt of another in case that person defaults


guaranty: a collateral agreement to answer for the debt of another in case that person defaults


material resource: assets in the form of material possessions


wealth: an abundance of material possessions and resources


riches: an abundance of material possessions and resources


gold: great wealth; --Ben Jonson


capital: wealth in the form of money or property owned by a person or business and human resources of economic value


means: considerable capital (wealth or income)


substance: considerable capital (wealth or income)


pocketbook: your personal financial means


wherewithal: the necessary means (especially financial means)


venture capital: wealth available for investment in new or speculative enterprises


risk capital: wealth available for investment in new or speculative enterprises


capital: assets available for use in the production of further assets


working capital: assets available for use in the production of further assets


operating capital: capital available for the operations of a firm (e.g. manufacturing or transportation) as distinct from financial transactions and long-term improvements


account: a statement of recent transactions and the resulting balance


accounting: a statement of recent transactions and the resulting balance


account statement: a statement of recent transactions and the resulting balance


income statement: a financial statement that gives operating results for a specific period


earnings report: a financial statement that gives operating results for a specific period


operating statement: a financial statement that gives operating results for a specific period


profit-and-loss statement: a financial statement that gives operating results for a specific period


capital account: (finance) an account of the net value of a business at a specified date


capital account: (economics) that part of the balance of payments recording a nation's outflow and inflow of financial securities


principal: capital as contrasted with the income derived from it


corpus: capital as contrasted with the income derived from it


principal sum: capital as contrasted with the income derived from it


seed money: capital needed to set up a new business or enterprise


funds: assets in the form of money


finances: assets in the form of money


monetary resource: assets in the form of money


cash in hand: assets in the form of money


pecuniary resource: assets in the form of money


bank: the funds held by a gambling house or the dealer in some gambling games


bankroll: a roll of currency notes (often taken as the resources of a person or business etc.)


roll: a roll of currency notes (often taken as the resources of a person or business etc.)


pocket: a supply of money


Medicaid funds: public funds used to pay for Medicaid


treasury: the funds of a government or institution or individual


exchequer: the funds of a government or institution or individual


money supply: the total stock of money in the economy; currency held by the public plus money in accounts in banks


M1: a measure of the money supply; includes currency in circulation plus demand deposits or checking account balances


M2: a measure of the money supply; M1 plus net time deposits (other than large certificates of deposit)


M3: a measure of the money supply; M2 plus deposits at institutions that are not banks (such as savings and loan associations)


public treasury: a treasury for government funds


trough: a treasury for government funds


till: a treasury for government funds


pork barrel: a legislative appropriation designed to ingratiate legislators with their constituents


pork: a legislative appropriation designed to ingratiate legislators with their constituents


bursary: the treasury of a public institution or religious order


subtreasury: a subordinate treasury or place of deposit


fisc: a state treasury or exchequer or a royal treasury; originally the public treasury of Rome or the emperor's private purse


fund: a reserve of money set aside for some purpose


monetary fund: a reserve of money set aside for some purpose


mutual fund: the pooled money that is invested in assets


exchange traded fund: a mutual fund that is traded on a stock exchange


ETF: a mutual fund that is traded on a stock exchange


index fund: a mutual fund whose assets are stocks on a given list


revolving fund: a fund which, if borrowed or used, is intended to be replenished so it may be loaned or spent repeatedly


sinking fund: a fund accumulated regularly in a separate account and used to redeem debt securities


savings: a fund of money put by as a reserve


nest egg: a fund of money put by as a reserve


bank account: a fund that a customer has entrusted to a bank and from which the customer can make withdrawals


giro account: an account at a post office that can be used in similar ways to an account at a bank


pension fund: a fund reserved to pay workers' pensions when they retire from service


superannuation fund: a fund reserved to pay workers' pensions when they retire from service


war chest: a fund accumulated to finance a war (or a political campaign)


slush fund: a fund for buying votes or bribing public officials


trust: something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)


active trust: a trust in which the trustee must perform certain duties


blind trust: a trust that enables a person to avoid possible conflict of interest by transferring assets to a fiduciary; the person establishing the trust gives up the right to information about the assets


passive trust: a trust in which the trustee performs no active duties


charitable trust: a trust created for charitable or religious or educational or scientific purposes


public trust: a trust created for charitable or religious or educational or scientific purposes


Clifford trust: a trust established to shift the income to someone who is taxed at a lower rate than the grantor for a period of 10 years or more


grantor trust: a trust established to shift the income to someone who is taxed at a lower rate than the grantor for a period of 10 years or more


implied trust: a trust inferred by operation of law


constructive trust: a trust created by a court (regardless of the intent of the parties) to benefit a party that has been wrongfully deprived of its rights


involuntary trust: a trust created by a court (regardless of the intent of the parties) to benefit a party that has been wrongfully deprived of its rights


resulting trust: a trust created by a court when it is judged that it was the intention of the parties to create a trust


direct trust: a trust created by the free and deliberate act of the parties involved (usually on the basis of written documentation)


express trust: a trust created by the free and deliberate act of the parties involved (usually on the basis of written documentation)


discretionary trust: a trust that gives the trustee discretion to pay the beneficiary as much of the trust income as the trustee believes appropriate


nondiscretionary trust: an investment trust that can buy only those securities listed when the trust was organized


fixed investment trust: an investment trust that can buy only those securities listed when the trust was organized


living trust: a trust created and operating during the grantor's lifetime


inter vivos trust: a trust created and operating during the grantor's lifetime


spendthrift trust: a trust created to maintain a beneficiary but to be secure against the beneficiary's improvidence


testamentary trust: a trust that is created under a will and that becomes active after the grantor dies


savings account trust: a savings account deposited by someone who makes themselves the trustee for a beneficiary and who controls it during their lifetime; afterward the balance is payable to the previously named beneficiary


savings bank trust: a savings account deposited by someone who makes themselves the trustee for a beneficiary and who controls it during their lifetime; afterward the balance is payable to the previously named beneficiary


trust account: a savings account deposited by someone who makes themselves the trustee for a beneficiary and who controls it during their lifetime; afterward the balance is payable to the previously named beneficiary


trustee account: a savings account deposited by someone who makes themselves the trustee for a beneficiary and who controls it during their lifetime; afterward the balance is payable to the previously named beneficiary


Totten trust: a savings account deposited by someone who makes themselves the trustee for a beneficiary and who controls it during their lifetime; afterward the balance is payable to the previously named beneficiary


voting trust: an agreement whereby persons owning stock with voting powers retain ownership while transferring the voting rights to the trustees


trust fund: a fund held in trust


checking account: a bank account against which the depositor can draw checks that are payable on demand


chequing account: a bank account against which the depositor can draw checks that are payable on demand


current account: a bank account against which the depositor can draw checks that are payable on demand


savings account: a bank account that accumulates interest


time deposit account: a savings account in which the deposit is held for a fixed term or in which withdrawals can be made only after giving notice or with loss of interest


deposit account: a savings account in which the deposit is held for a fixed term or in which withdrawals can be made only after giving notice or with loss of interest


dormant account: a savings account showing no activity (other than posting interest) for some specified period


passbook savings account: a savings account in which deposits and withdrawals are recorded in the depositor's passbook


cash equivalent: a highly liquid debt instrument with maturities of less than three months


certificate of deposit: a debt instrument issued by a bank; usually pays interest


CD: a debt instrument issued by a bank; usually pays interest


support: the financial means whereby one lives


keep: the financial means whereby one lives


livelihood: the financial means whereby one lives


living: the financial means whereby one lives


bread and butter: the financial means whereby one lives


sustenance: the financial means whereby one lives


support: financial resources provided to make some project possible


financial support: financial resources provided to make some project possible


funding: financial resources provided to make some project possible


backing: financial resources provided to make some project possible


financial backing: financial resources provided to make some project possible


ways and means: resources available to meet expenses (especially legislation for raising revenue for a government)


comforts: things that make you comfortable and at ease


creature comforts: things that make you comfortable and at ease


amenities: things that make you comfortable and at ease


conveniences: things that make you comfortable and at ease


maintenance: means of maintenance of a family or group


meal ticket: a source of income or livelihood


subsistence: minimal (or marginal) resources for subsisting


accumulation: (finance) profits that are not paid out as dividends but are added to the capital base of the corporation


hoard: a secret store of valuables or money


cache: a secret store of valuables or money


stash: a secret store of valuables or money


store: a supply of something available for future use


stock: a supply of something available for future use


fund: a supply of something available for future use


provision: a store or supply of something (especially of food or clothing or arms)


issue: supplies (as food or clothing or ammunition) issued by the government


military issue: supplies (as food or clothing or ammunition) issued by the government


government issue: supplies (as food or clothing or ammunition) issued by the government


seed stock: a supply of seeds (or tubers) reserved for planting


seed corn: good quality seeds (as kernels of corn) that are reserved for planting


seed grain: good quality seeds (as kernels of corn) that are reserved for planting


reserve: something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose


backlog: something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose


stockpile: something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose


bank: a supply or stock held in reserve for future use (especially in emergencies)


blood bank: a place for storing whole blood or blood plasma


eye bank: a place for storing and preserving corneas that are obtained from human corpses immediately after death; used for corneal transplantation to patients with corneal defects


food bank: a place where food is contributed and made available to those in need


fuel level: the amount of fuel remaining


hole card: any assets that are concealed until they can be used advantageously


soil bank: land retired from crop cultivation and planted with soil-building crops; government subsidies are paid to farmers for their retired land


pool: the combined stakes of the betters


kitty: the combined stakes of the betters


hidden reserve: reserves that do not show up on the balance sheet (as by understating values)


cookie jar reserve: a hidden reserve that can be used to adjust quarterly earning reports


pool: any communal combination of funds


reserve account: funds taken out of earnings to provide for anticipated future payments


reserve fund: funds taken out of earnings to provide for anticipated future payments


valuation reserve: a reserve fund created by a charge against profits in order to provide for changes in the value of a company's assets


valuation account: a reserve fund created by a charge against profits in order to provide for changes in the value of a company's assets


allowance: a reserve fund created by a charge against profits in order to provide for changes in the value of a company's assets


allowance account: a reserve fund created by a charge against profits in order to provide for changes in the value of a company's assets


treasure: any possession that is highly valued by its owner


treasure: accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.


hoarded wealth: accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.


fortune: a large amount of wealth or prosperity


valuable: something of value


swag: valuable goods


king's ransom: a very large treasure


treasure trove: treasure of unknown ownership found hidden (usually in the earth)


trove: treasure of unknown ownership found hidden (usually in the earth)


precious metal: any of the less common and valuable metals often used to make coins or jewelry


bullion: a mass of precious metal


gold: coins made of gold


silver: coins made of silver


diamond: a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem


ice: diamonds


sparkler: diamonds


ruby: a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem


pearl: a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel


seed pearl: a small imperfect pearl


emerald: a transparent piece of emerald that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem


sapphire: a transparent piece of sapphire that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem


medium of exchange: anything that is generally accepted as a standard of value and a measure of wealth in a particular country or region


monetary system: anything that is generally accepted as a standard of value and a measure of wealth in a particular country or region


standard: the value behind the money in a monetary system


monetary standard: the value behind the money in a monetary system


gold standard: a monetary standard under which the basic unit of currency is defined by a stated quantity of gold


silver standard: a monetary standard under which the basic unit of currency is defined by a stated quantity of silver


bimetallism: a monetary standard under which the basic unit of currency is defined by stated amounts of two metals (usually gold and silver) with values set at a predetermined ratio


tender: something that can be used as an official medium of payment


legal tender: something that can be used as an official medium of payment


stamp: something that can be used as an official medium of payment


food stamp: a government-issued stamp that can be used in exchange for food


credit: arrangement for deferred payment for goods and services


deferred payment: arrangement for deferred payment for goods and services


consumer credit: a line of credit extended for personal or household use


bank loan: a loan made by a bank; to be repaid with interest on or before a fixed date


business loan: a bank loan granted for the use of a business


commercial loan: a bank loan granted for the use of a business


interbank loan: a loan from one bank to another


home loan: a loan secured by equity value in the borrower's home


home equity credit: a loan secured by equity value in the borrower's home


home equity loan: a loan secured by equity value in the borrower's home


equity credit line: a loan secured by equity value in the borrower's home


installment credit: a loan repaid with interest in equal periodic payments


installment loan: a loan repaid with interest in equal periodic payments


open-end credit: a consumer credit line that can be used up to a certain limit or paid down at any time


revolving credit: a consumer credit line that can be used up to a certain limit or paid down at any time


charge account credit: a consumer credit line that can be used up to a certain limit or paid down at any time


credit account: credit extended by a business to a customer


charge account: credit extended by a business to a customer


open account: credit extended by a business to a customer


revolving charge account: a charge account that does not have to be paid to zero balance


advance: an amount paid before it is earned


cash advance: an amount paid before it is earned


credit card: a card (usually plastic) that assures a seller that the person using it has a satisfactory credit rating and that the issuer will see to it that the seller receives payment for the merchandise delivered


charge card: a card (usually plastic) that assures a seller that the person using it has a satisfactory credit rating and that the issuer will see to it that the seller receives payment for the merchandise delivered


charge plate: a card (usually plastic) that assures a seller that the person using it has a satisfactory credit rating and that the issuer will see to it that the seller receives payment for the merchandise delivered


plastic: a card (usually plastic) that assures a seller that the person using it has a satisfactory credit rating and that the issuer will see to it that the seller receives payment for the merchandise delivered


bank card: a credit card issued by a bank


calling card: a card that is used instead of cash to make telephone calls


phone card: a card that is used instead of cash to make telephone calls


cash card: a credit card that entitles the holder to receive cash


cashcard: a credit card that entitles the holder to receive cash


debit card: a card (usually plastic) that enables the holder to withdraw money or to have the cost of purchases charged directly to the holder's bank account


smart card: a plastic card containing a microprocessor that enables the holder to perform operations requiring data that is stored in the microprocessor; typically used to perform financial transactions


draft: a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another


bill of exchange: a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another


order of payment: a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another


overdraft: a draft in excess of the credit balance


foreign bill: a bill of exchange that is drawn in one country and made payable in another


foreign draft: a bill of exchange that is drawn in one country and made payable in another


inland bill: a bill of exchange that is both drawn and made payable in the same country


redraft: a draft for the amount of a dishonored draft plus the costs and charges of drafting again


trade acceptance: a bill of exchange for a specific purchase; drawn on the buyer by the seller and bearing the buyer's acceptance


foreign exchange: the system by which one currency is exchanged for another; enables international transactions to take place


credit: money available for a client to borrow


cheap money: credit available at low rates of interest


overage: a surplus or excess of money or merchandise that is actually on hand and that exceeds expectations


tax credit: a direct reduction in tax liability (not dependent on the taxpayer's tax bracket)


export credit: a credit opened by an importer with a bank in an exporter's country to finance an export operation


import credit: credit opened by an importer at a bank in his own country upon which an exporter may draw


credit line: the maximum credit that a customer is allowed


line of credit: the maximum credit that a customer is allowed


bank line: the maximum credit that a customer is allowed


line: the maximum credit that a customer is allowed


personal credit line: the maximum credit that a customer is allowed


personal line of credit: the maximum credit that a customer is allowed


commercial credit: credit granted by a bank to a business concern for commercial purposes


letter of credit: a document issued by a bank that guarantees the payment of a customer's draft; substitutes the bank's credit for the customer's credit


commercial letter of credit: a letter of credit given to a business concern for commercial purposes


traveler's letter of credit: a letter of credit given to a traveler


traveller's letter of credit: a letter of credit given to a traveler


traveler's check: a letter of credit issued by a bank or express company that is payable on presentation to any correspondent of the issuer


traveller's check: a letter of credit issued by a bank or express company that is payable on presentation to any correspondent of the issuer


banker's check: a letter of credit issued by a bank or express company that is payable on presentation to any correspondent of the issuer


bank draft: a draft drawn by a bank against funds deposited in another bank


banker's draft: a draft drawn by a bank against funds deposited in another bank


dividend warrant: an order of payment (such as a check payable to a shareholder) in which a dividend is paid


money order: a written order for the payment of a sum to a named individual; obtainable and payable at a post office


postal order: a written order for the payment of a sum to a named individual; obtainable and payable at a post office


overdraft credit: credit provided by a bank in honoring a customer's overdrafts


check overdraft credit: credit provided by a bank in honoring a customer's overdrafts


deposit: money deposited in a bank or some similar institution


bank deposit: money deposited in a bank or some similar institution


demand deposit: a bank deposit from which withdrawals can be made without notice


time deposit: a certificate of deposit from which withdrawals can be made only after advance notice or at a specified future date


acceptance: banking: a time draft drawn on and accepted by a bank


banker's acceptance: banking: a time draft drawn on and accepted by a bank


check: a written order directing a bank to pay money


bank check: a written order directing a bank to pay money


cheque: a written order directing a bank to pay money


bad check: a check that is dishonored on presentation because of insufficient funds


bad cheque: a check that is dishonored on presentation because of insufficient funds


kite: a bank check drawn on insufficient funds at another bank in order to take advantage of the float


kite: a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value


counter check: a blank check provided by a bank for the convenience of customers who are making withdrawals


giro: a check given by the British government to someone who is unemployed; it can be cashed either at a bank or at the post office


giro cheque: a check given by the British government to someone who is unemployed; it can be cashed either at a bank or at the post office


paycheck: a check issued in payment of wages or salary


payroll check: a check issued in payment of wages or salary


certified check: a check containing certification that the person who issued the check has sufficient funds on deposit to cover payment


certified cheque: a check containing certification that the person who issued the check has sufficient funds on deposit to cover payment


personal check: a check drawn against funds deposited in your personal checking account


personal cheque: a check drawn against funds deposited in your personal checking account


cashier's check: a check issued by the officer of a bank on the banks own account (not that of a private person)


treasurer's check: a check issued by the officer of a bank on the banks own account (not that of a private person)


cashier's cheque: a check issued by the officer of a bank on the banks own account (not that of a private person)


treasurer's cheque: a check issued by the officer of a bank on the banks own account (not that of a private person)


blank check: a check that has been signed but with the amount payable left blank


blank cheque: a check that has been signed but with the amount payable left blank


disability check: a monthly payment made to someone who has become disabled and is unable to work


disability payment: a monthly payment made to someone who has become disabled and is unable to work


medicare check: a check reimbursing an aged person for the expenses of health care


medicare payment: a check reimbursing an aged person for the expenses of health care


pension: a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working


old-age pension: a monthly payment made to someone who is retired from work


retirement pension: a monthly payment made to someone who is retired from work


retirement check: a monthly payment made to someone who is retired from work


retirement benefit: a monthly payment made to someone who is retired from work


retirement fund: a monthly payment made to someone who is retired from work


superannuation: a monthly payment made to someone who is retired from work


money: the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender


money: the official currency issued by a government or national bank


sterling: British money; especially the pound sterling as the basic monetary unit of the UK


boodle: informal terms for money


bread: informal terms for money


cabbage: informal terms for money