an act of economizing; reduction in cost

recovery or preservation from loss or danger

the activity of protecting something from loss or danger

bringing about salvation or redemption from sin

characterized by thriftiness

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

a redeeming quality or characteristic

a fund of money put by as a reserve

a bank account that accumulates interest

a savings account deposited by someone who makes themselves the trustee for a beneficiary and who controls it during their lifetime; afterward the balance is payable to the previously named beneficiary

a thrift institution that is required by law to make a certain percentage of its loans as home mortgages

a thrift institution that is required by law to make a certain percentage of its loans as home mortgages

a thrift institution in the northeastern United States; since deregulation in the 1980s they offer services competitive with many commercial banks

a container (usually with a slot in the top) for keeping money at home

a savings account deposited by someone who makes themselves the trustee for a beneficiary and who controls it during their lifetime; afterward the balance is payable to the previously named beneficiary

non-negotiable government bond; cannot be bought and sold once the original purchase is made