Money is wasted (in lost wages, missed opportunities, etc.) when a person's time is not used productively; time is valuable and should not be wasted.

(finance) Credit cards and debit cards as an alternative to cash.

(US, politics) An intense, short-term Internet fundraising campaign, usually taking 24 hours or less.

plural of money bag

Serving to generate a continuous income.

(business) Money paid for goods or services in advance, sometimes through an intermediary. / (business) Capital which is required in order to establish a business and begin operations.

(business) A good or service whose value meets or exceeds the amount of money paid for it. / (idiomatic, by extension) Satisfaction.

plural of money box

A payment required by a landlord or agent before accessing rented property.

(informal) World War II Japanese invasion money.