Glossary

Exchange Rate - glossary for children

It shows how much money from one currency is received when changed into another currency.

Exchange‑Traded Fund (ETF)

A collective investment scheme that tracks the performance of a specific market index, commodity, currency, or other financial asset, and is traded on the stock exchange like shares. Such funds typically have low management fees, making them accessible and cost-effective for a wide range of investors.

Excise Duty

An indirect tax that is levied and paid upon the production, import, or supply within the territory of the country of excise goods such as alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, energy products and fuels, electricity, and passenger cars (in certain cases).

Exclusions from Liability

A clause in the general terms and conditions of an insurance contract specifying the cases in which the insurer is not liable and does not pay compensation. Typical examples include intentional damage caused by the insured, participation in military actions, terrorist acts, natural disasters not covered by the policy, or failure by the insured to fulfil their obligations.

Expense

An amount of money spent on purchasing goods, services, or carrying out a specific activity.

Expenses - glossary for children

The money that people spend on goods, services, taxes, and social insurance contributions. For businesses, expenses are the money needed for materials, salaries, advertising, transport, taxes, and other costs.

Extra Income - glossary for children

Money that is not part of a person’s main income and can come from extra work, selling things, rent, or other sources.

Family Budget - glossary for children

A plan for managing the household money, which includes all incomes and expenses and helps to save for set goals.

Fee

A monetary payment required for the provision of a specific service by a government body, municipality, institution, or private organization. Unlike a tax, a fee is paid in return for a specific benefit or the use of a service by the liable person.