Personal Finance Review Module 3 2019

Government agency in charge of monitoring the stock market.

A savings certificate from a bank; it has a fixed time limit and fixed interest rate

Mission is to protect human and environmental health.

Investment in low-risk government securities

Provides a modest interest rate; probably not able to write checks or withdraw from account

Not for-profit lending institution that you must be a member of. Insured by the NCUA.

Ensures foods are safe, wholesome andsanitary; drugs are safe; cosmeticsare safe

For-profit lending institution that is insured by the FDIC.

U.S. agency established to promote consumer protection and eliminate bad business practices.

Reports to consumers on the reliability of businesses.

Crime of obtaining the financial information of someone for purpose of making purchases.