Qualified planA tax-deferred retirement plan for the self-employed.

RiskThe possibility of loss on an investment.

ReturnThe profit made on an investment.

Revenue bondA type of municipal bond backed by revenue from the project the bond finances.

Savings accountA service depository institutions offer whereby people can deposit their money for future use and earn interest.

StockholderA person who owns stock in a company and is eligible to share in profits and losses; same as shareholder.

Tax-deferredPhrase referring to money that is not subject to income tax until it is withdrawn from an account, such as an individual retirement account or a 401(k) account.

TermThe period from when a loan is made until it is fully paid.

TermsProvisions specified in a loan agreement.

Treasury billA short-term investment issued by the U.S. government for a year or less.

Treasury bondA government security with a term of more than 10 years; interest is paid semiannually.

Treasury noteA government security with a maturity that can range from two to 10 years; interest is paid every six months.

U.S.savings bond A nontransferable, registered bond issued by the U.S.government in denominations of $50 to $10,000. 

Compiled and Edited By George S. Mentz, Esq. All Rights Reserved 2006