A refugee is an individual who has been forced to flee his or her home country as a result of war, persecution, or natural disaster.
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A Refugee is…
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009A Grant Evaluation is…
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009A grant evaluation is a critical examination of whether a grant was used to achieve its stated goal.
Human Rights are…
Monday, December 7th, 2009Human rights are those rights to which every human being on Earth is entitled, including the right to life and freedom from violence, enslavement, or other types of abuse. Many organizations, including governments and charities, fight to secure human rights for people around the world.
Margin is…
Monday, December 7th, 2009Margin is the difference between the market value of a stock and the loan a broker makes to cover the purchase of that stock. When someone buys a stock “on margin,” they pay for a certain percentage of the purchase and their brokerage “covers” the rest.
The NYSE is…
Monday, December 7th, 2009The NYSE (or, the New York Stock Exchange) it is the largest and oldest stock exchange in the United States, dating all the way back to 1792. At the NYSE, the transaction of stocks are conducted on a large trading floor, where buyers and sellers agree on prices to make deals.
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is…
Thursday, November 19th, 2009The earned income tax credit (EITC) is a tax break that low-income families receive for each additional dollar they earn. It provides them with extra money to pay for food, education, and health-care for their children while giving them an incentive to keep working – the more they work, the more tax credit they receive. Some believe government entitlement programs like welfare encourage people to remain unemployed, but the EITC avoids this and has been proven to help struggling families work their way out of poverty.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is…
Thursday, November 19th, 2009The World Health Organization (WHO) is a special agency within the United Nations that focuses on global health issues and works to provide the best possible healthcare to people around the world. They do this through lots of research, advocacy, and other initiatives aimed at improving health worldwide.
Sallie Mae is…
Monday, November 16th, 2009Sallie Mae is slang for the Student Loan Marketing Association, an agency that helps college students get loans.
A Budget is…
Monday, November 16th, 2009A budget is an estimate of income and spending over a certain period of time. In other words, a budget is a way for you to figure out how much you can spend each month, or for however long you want, without running out of money.
Accounting is…
Monday, November 16th, 2009Accounting is the process of maintaining and keeping track of financial records and transactions.