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Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Filing status Bryan: Hi Audrey, do you know what filing status means when it comes to taxes? Audrey: Yes, filing status refers to the category that describes your marital status and family situation…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Fidelity bond Robert: Hi Elise, have you heard about fidelity bonds in business and finance? Elise: Yes, I think they’re insurance policies that protect companies from losses due to employee theft, fraud, or…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Federal surplus Brian: Hi Samantha, have you heard about the federal surplus in finance? Samantha: Yes, I have. The federal surplus occurs when the government’s revenue exceeds its expenses in a given fiscal…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Federal savings and loan insurance corporation Howard: Hi Samantha, have you heard of the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation (FSLIC)? Samantha: Yes, I think it’s a government agency that provided insurance for…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Federal reserve system Joshua: Hey Katherine, do you know what the Federal Reserve System does? Katherine: Hi Joshua, yes, the Federal Reserve System, often referred to as the Fed, is the central banking…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Federal insurance contributors act Dennis: Hey Victoria, have you heard of the Federal Insurance Contributors Act? Victoria: No, I’m not familiar with it. What does it involve? Dennis: The Federal Insurance Contributors Act,…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Federal housing finance board David: Kennedy, have you heard of the Federal Housing Finance Board? Kennedy: No, what is it? David: The Federal Housing Finance Board was a government agency in the United…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Fed pass Alan: Hi Ellie, have you ever heard of a Fed pass in finance? Ellie: No, Alan, I haven’t. What is it? Alan: A Fed pass is when the Federal Reserve decides…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Farther out Eric: Hey Madison, have you ever heard the term “farther out” in business and finance? Madison: Yeah, I think it refers to projections or plans for the future, usually beyond the…

Listen to a Business English Dialogue About Farmer mac Austin: Hi Anna, have you heard about Farmer Mac? Anna: Yes, I think Farmer Mac stands for the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, which provides financing for agricultural lenders and farmers. Austin:…