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Fair Market Value - The value for which you could reasonably expect to buy or sell an item.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)--Federal agency that insures bank deposits up to $100,000. Investments purchased at banks, however, are not FDIC insured.
Financial Planning - The process of establishing financial goals and developing an action plan to achieve them. The financial planning process includes all aspects of personal finance including managing cash flow, insurance, investing, taxes, and retirement and estate planning.
Fixed Expenses - Household expenses, such as housing or car loan payments, that don't vary over time.
Fixed-Income Security - A "loanership" investment, such as a bond, that pays a specific rate of interest that remains the same until maturity.
Flexible Expenses - Household expenses, such as food, transportation, and gifts, that vary from month to month.
401-K Plan - A tax-deferred retirement savings plan available to employees of for-profit corporations.
403-B Plan - similar to a 401(k), a tax-deferred retirement savings plan for employees of tax-exempt educational, medical, or research organizations, colleges, and public schools.
Fundamental Analysis - The process of evaluating a company's sales, earnings, profitability and other financial data to determine its investment potential.
Updated:E.J.B.