| Term | Definition |
| net worth | assets-liabilities = net worth |
| assets | items that you own |
| liquid assets | cash and items that can be quickly converted into cash |
| liabilities | debts that you owe |
| cash flow | the money that actually goes into and out of your wallet and bank account |
| income | money that you receive |
| take home pay or net pay | the amount of income left after taxes and other deductions are taken out of your gross pay |
| discretionary income | money left after you have paid for needs |
| deficit | situation that occurs if you spend more than you earn or receive |
| surplus | extra money |