Skip to main content

home

Banking and budgeting
Loans, credit and debt
Investing and planning
Super and retirement
Insurance
Scams and online safety
Community resources

About us
Contact us
Glossary
Media centre

Like MoneySmart on Facebook
Follow MoneySmart on X (formerly Twitter)
Subscribe to MoneySmart on Youtube
Follow MoneySmart on Instagram

Glossary

term

Page reading time: 1 minute

The length of time a loan or an investment will run for.

Do you find this page useful?

Yes

No

Why?

It had the information I was looking for

The page makes sense

The information is balanced and unbiased

The information gave me a sense of what to do next

Why not?

It didn't have the information I was looking for

The page was confusing

The information overwhelmed me

There wasn't enough information for me to take action

Your feedback

Your feedback relates to:

You would like to:

Your issue is:

Calculator disclaimers and assumptions can be found under each calculator. Refer to these for more detailed information about how a specific calculator works.
Calculator frequently asked questions can be found under most calculators. Refer to these for more information.

The links below provide more information on complaints and reporting scams:

Complain about a financial product or service
Report a scam
Report misconduct to ASIC

We don't lend money, arrange loans or provide personal financial advice.

If you are experiencing difficulties with money, the following pages can help:

Urgent help with money
No or low interest loans
Problems paying your bills or fines
Problems paying your mortgage
Find a financial counsellor

Summary of your feedback (helps us respond faster):

Your comments:

The page/calculator/app you are referring to (eg. cut/paste URL):

Your email address: (if you require a reply)

About us
Contact us
Glossary
Media centre
Subscribe
Indigenous

Like MoneySmart on Facebook
Follow MoneySmart on X (formerly Twitter)
Subscribe to MoneySmart on Youtube
Follow MoneySmart on Instagram