What are white goods? – Introduction 👋 White goods are large appliances that are used in the home. For example, this includes things like: that are used in homes. White goods are appliances that were traditionally made of white metal. Today they can be made… Read More »What are white goods? 🔌
What is vernacular? – Introduction 👋 Vernacular describes the type of words that ordinary people use in an area/country. For example, the words “mom” or “soccer” are both common parts of the vernacular in the USA. Vernacular is the language that is native to a… Read More »What is vernacular? 💬
What is libel? – Introduction 👋 Libel is when a person’s writing contains false details about someone, that damages their good reputation. It’s another confusing “grown-up word”, that you hear a lot in the news. “Libelous statements” (false details/information) are usually found in writing, in… Read More »What is libel? 🙊
What is the “Bottom Line”? – Introduction 👋 The “bottom line” has two main meanings: Bottom line = how much money a company makes. For example, you might hear someone say, “All the business thinks about is their bottom line”. It also means- Bottom line… Read More »What is the “Bottom Line”? 📊
What is a faux pas? – Introduction 👋 A faux pas is where someone makes an embarrassing mistake in a social situation. A faux pas can also be used to describe something that is not following social expectations and good manners. A faux pas is… Read More »What is a faux pas? 😳
What is a credit rating? – Introduction 👋 A credit rating/credit score is a number which tells businesses how good you are at repaying money. Disclaimer: This website provides information for guidance and educational purposes only. The Grown-Up School does not provide regulated financial advice. You can… Read More »What is a credit rating? 📈
What is espionage? – Introduction 👋 Espionage is another word for spying. Espionage is where someone spies on someone else to find out secrets. Why might people use espionage? 🔎 Espionage is when someone gathers information on a friend, enemy, or competitor. It is usually… Read More »What is espionage? 🕵️♀️
What is a mortgage? – Introduction 👋 A mortgage is where a person borrows money to buy a home or land. You can either live in the home/land, or use it as an investment, to try and make money from it. You usually need to… Read More »What is a mortgage? 🏡
What is income tax? – Introduction 👋 Income tax is money that people have to pay to the government. Disclaimer: This website provides information for guidance and educational purposes only. The Grown-Up School does not provide regulated financial advice. You can seek independent financial advice from a… Read More »What is income tax? 💸
What is a CFO (Chief Financial Officer)? – Introduction 👋 A CFO (Chief Financial Officer) is the person who is in charge of the finances of a company/business. Basically, they’re in charge of the company money! They are responsible for the direction of the business… Read More »What is a CFO (Chief Financial Officer)? 👩💼