Advanced English vocabulary and phrases to talk about money

Advanced English Vocabulary 6. Money

Essential requirements or necessities that are fundamental for human survival and well-being.

Spending money without thought, often resulting in financial problems.

Being careful with money and trying to save whenever possible.

Getting a lot of benefit in exchange for the money spent.

The total amount of money earned by all members of a household over a given period.

Owing money to someone or owing more money than you have.

The amount that a lender charges on a loan.

Having just enough money to pay for basic expenses with little or no savings.

Items or experiences that are not essential but are desirable, such as vacations or high-end products.

Not having much money so that you have to be very careful about how you spend.

To pay for something in instalments over time.

To pay the full amount owed on a debt or loan.

To overcharge someone or sell something at an unfair or unreasonable price.

A scheme to trick someone into giving away money or personal information.

Steadily following a plan for spending and saving money.

Borrowing money from a bank or other financial institution.

To reduce spending and be more careful with money.