An amount of money parents give kids to help them learn to manage money. The amount is usually given weekly. Sometimes an allowance is tied to completing responsibilities — household chores or jobs for the family.

To grow in value. Usually a term used in relation to investments: stocks, collectibles, etc., which are now worth more than you paid for them.

Any item of value that you own: house, land, gems, stocks, bonds, money in savings, etc.

These letters stand for Automated Teller Machine. This is an electronic banking station that enables people to take care of banking business 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can deposit and withdraw money, pay loans, etc., at most ATMs.