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Zero balance
When the outstanding balance is paid and there are no new charges during a billing cycle
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Zero-coupon bond
A bond that is sold at a price far below its face value, makes no annual or semi-annual interest payments, and is redeemed for its face value at maturity
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Variable interest rate
An interest rate that changes up or down on a set schedule based on an economic index such as the prime rate
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Yield
The rate of return earned by an investor who holds a security, such as a bond or stock, for a stated period of time
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usury laws
Laws setting maximum interest rates that lenders may charge
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Transaction fee
An extra charge for various credit activities such as using an ATM or receiving a cash advance
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unsecured loan
A loan based on a consumer’s promise to pay without savings or other collateral as a guarantee
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stockholder
An owner of a share of stock
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stop payment order
A request that the bank not cash or process a specific check
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Taxable income
Adjusted gross income minus deductions
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