Finance Terms Everyone Confuses — Part 4 💸

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[00:00:00]One helps a business grow, the other shows how much money it earns. Capital versus revenue. Money used to build, expand, or invest in a business is called capital. Money earned from selling products or services is [music] called revenue. One is valuable metals stored for wealth, the other is money used every day. Bullion versus currency.

[00:00:19]Gold or silver kept as precious metal is called bullion. Money officially used to buy and sell things is called currency.

[00:00:25]One is chasing quick profits, the other is building long-term wealth. Trading versus investing. Buying and selling frequently for short-term moves is called trading. Holding assets patiently for years is called investing.

[00:00:38]One gives fixed monthly income, the other depends on how much you work.

[00:00:42]Salary versus wage. A fixed payment received regularly from a job is called a salary. Money earned based on hours or days worked is called a wage.

[00:00:51]One is everything a company owns, the other is what actually belongs to the owners. Assets versus equity. Cash, property, and valuable things owned by a company are called assets. What remains after paying all debts is called equity.

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