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Budgets and financial costs

Plans, payments and costs connected with everyday finances.

B1B210 words · 3 examples each
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profit

noun · 3 examples
  1. The shop made a small profit this month.
  2. We sold the table at a profit.
  3. Higher costs reduced the company's profit.

budget

noun · 3 examples
  1. We planned a budget for the trip.
  2. The repairs must stay within our budget.
  3. Her monthly budget includes transport and food.

tax

noun · 3 examples
  1. The bill includes tax.
  2. Businesses must pay tax on some of their income.
  3. The government introduced a new tax.

fee

noun · 3 examples
  1. The course has a small registration fee.
  2. We paid a fee to enter the museum.
  3. Her bank charges a fee for this service.

expense

noun · 3 examples
  1. The repair was an unexpected expense.
  2. Travel is our biggest expense this month.
  3. We shared the expense of hiring a van.

loan

noun · 3 examples
  1. They took out a loan to buy a car.
  2. The bank approved her loan.
  3. He repaid the loan over several years.

investment

noun · 3 examples
  1. The new equipment was a major investment.
  2. Their investment helped the business buy better tools.
  3. She considered the risks before making the investment.

insurance

noun · 3 examples
  1. Our travel insurance covers lost luggage.
  2. She checked whether her insurance covered the damage.
  3. The cost of home insurance can vary.

pension

noun · 3 examples
  1. He receives a pension every month.
  2. Her pension helps pay the household bills.
  3. They discussed their pension before retiring.

saving

noun · 3 examples
  1. Buying the tickets together gave us a small saving.
  2. The new heating system made a useful saving.
  3. This price represents a saving of ten pounds.

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