19/06/2026
π° FINANCE BASICS EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW π°
Understanding a few simple financial terms can help you make smarter money decisions and build long-term wealth.
π± Asset = Something that puts money in your pocket
πΈ Liability = Something that takes money out of your pocket
βοΈ Net Worth = What you own minus what you owe
π Stock = A small ownership share in a company
π Index Fund / ETF = A collection of stocks in one investment
π΅ Dividends = Money paid to investors from company profits
π¦ Bond = Money you lend to a company or government
πΌ Portfolio = All the investments you own
π Budget = A plan for managing income and expenses
π³ Credit = Borrowed money that must be repaid
β Credit Score = A number that shows how reliable you are with debt
The more you understand money, the better financial decisions you'll make.
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