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MONEY MANAGEMENTMONEY MANAGEMENT
FINAL EXAM TEST REVIEWFINAL EXAM TEST REVIEW
MONEY MANAGEMENTMONEY MANAGEMENT
UNIT 1 – Test ReviewUNIT 1 – Test ReviewChoosing, Planning and Keeping a Choosing, Planning and Keeping a
CareerCareer
A general term for advances resulting A general term for advances resulting from improvements in technical from improvements in technical processes that increase productivityprocesses that increase productivity– TECHNOLOGYTECHNOLOGY
Sick pay, vacation time, and profit Sick pay, vacation time, and profit sharing are all examples of:sharing are all examples of:– BENEFITSBENEFITS
One who organizes, One who organizes, manages and assumes the manages and assumes the risk of a business risk of a business enterprise.enterprise.
–ENTREPRENEURENTREPRENEUR
The things in your life that you consider to The things in your life that you consider to be important to you are called:be important to you are called:– VALUESVALUES
The way you choose to live your life, which The way you choose to live your life, which is based on your values, is called:is based on your values, is called:– LIFESTYLELIFESTYLE
A natural physical or mental ability is a(n)A natural physical or mental ability is a(n)– APTITUDEAPTITUDE
Individual qualities and traits which make Individual qualities and traits which make you a unique person are known asyou a unique person are known as– PERSONALITYPERSONALITY
When a person designs his or her lifestyle When a person designs his or her lifestyle around a job so that he or she cannot around a job so that he or she cannot afford to change jobs… this is known as afford to change jobs… this is known as being __________________.being __________________.– LOCKED INLOCKED IN
A letter that explains how you are qualified A letter that explains how you are qualified for a job, impresses the employer as to for a job, impresses the employer as to your interest and desire for the job, and your interest and desire for the job, and asks for an interview is called a(n)asks for an interview is called a(n)– LETTER OF APPLICATIONLETTER OF APPLICATION
A summary of skills, education, work A summary of skills, education, work history and personal information that history and personal information that qualifies you for a job is called a qualifies you for a job is called a – RESUMERESUME
When you talk to your potential employer When you talk to your potential employer about your qualifications for a particular about your qualifications for a particular job that is called a job that is called a – JOB INTERVIEWJOB INTERVIEW
A form that you fill in with requested job A form that you fill in with requested job related information is knows as a(n)related information is knows as a(n)– JOB APPLICATIONJOB APPLICATION
MONEY MANAGEMENTMONEY MANAGEMENT
UNIT 2 – Test ReviewUNIT 2 – Test ReviewUnderstanding Paychecks, Benefits, Understanding Paychecks, Benefits, Employee Taxes, and Tax ReturnsEmployee Taxes, and Tax Returns
Persons claimed that reduce the amount Persons claimed that reduce the amount of tax withheld from your paycheck.of tax withheld from your paycheck.– ALLOWANCESALLOWANCES
When you report to work, you will be When you report to work, you will be asked to fill out a form declaring how asked to fill out a form declaring how many allowances you are going to claim. many allowances you are going to claim. What is that form called?What is that form called?– W-4W-4
CHAPTER FIVE
A permanent work identification number. A permanent work identification number. All American workers should have one:All American workers should have one:– SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERSOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
A social insurance program that covers the A social insurance program that covers the nation’s work force. It provides retirement, nation’s work force. It provides retirement, disability and survivor benefits to those disability and survivor benefits to those qualified.qualified.– SOCIAL SECURITYSOCIAL SECURITY
Lists income that you received during the year Lists income that you received during the year and all the amounts withheld from your and all the amounts withheld from your paycheck. Mailed to you by your employer.paycheck. Mailed to you by your employer.– W-2 FormW-2 Form
Your employer must mail you your W-2 by what Your employer must mail you your W-2 by what date?date?– JANUARY 31STJANUARY 31ST
When do you have to have your federal income When do you have to have your federal income tax return filed by?tax return filed by?– APRIL 15thAPRIL 15th
What is the name of the employment law that set What is the name of the employment law that set the minimum wage and the rules regarding the minimum wage and the rules regarding overtime.overtime.– FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACTFAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT
Federally mandated program that provides Federally mandated program that provides that every state must have a program in that every state must have a program in place to protect workers who lose their job place to protect workers who lose their job through no fault of their own.through no fault of their own.– UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATIONUNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION
The legally established lower limit on The legally established lower limit on wages that employers must pay. wages that employers must pay. – MINIMUM WAGEMINIMUM WAGE
Number of hours in the standard work Number of hours in the standard work week. week. – 40 HOURS40 HOURS
Employers must pay hourly employees Employers must pay hourly employees extra money for working more than 40 extra money for working more than 40 hours. That rate is:hours. That rate is:– 1 ½ TIMES THEIR REGULAR PAY RATE1 ½ TIMES THEIR REGULAR PAY RATE
The name for laws that give financial The name for laws that give financial security to worker’s and their families security to worker’s and their families for injuries, illness, loss of income, or for injuries, illness, loss of income, or death that occurs as a result of your death that occurs as a result of your job or working conditions. job or working conditions. – WORKER’S COMPENSATIONWORKER’S COMPENSATION
CHAPTER SIXCHAPTER SIX
The total pay before any deductions are The total pay before any deductions are made is known asmade is known as– GROSS PAYGROSS PAY
_________________ is defined as hours _________________ is defined as hours worked beyond regular hours.worked beyond regular hours.– OVERTIMEOVERTIME
Amounts subtracted from your gross pay:Amounts subtracted from your gross pay:– DEDUCTIONSDEDUCTIONS
The amount left when all the The amount left when all the deductions are subtracted from your deductions are subtracted from your gross pay:gross pay:– NET PAYNET PAY
Company provided supplements to Company provided supplements to income are known as:income are known as:– BENEFITSBENEFITS
Extras that companies offer to improve Extras that companies offer to improve employee morale and working conditions. employee morale and working conditions. Examples might include store discounts, Examples might include store discounts, company car etc….company car etc….– PERKSPERKS
When employers allow you to leave your job, When employers allow you to leave your job, without pay, for a period of time with a guarantee without pay, for a period of time with a guarantee that you will get your job back.that you will get your job back.– LEAVE OF ABSENCELEAVE OF ABSENCE
Employer provided retirement plan. Employer provided retirement plan. – PENSIONPENSION
CHAPTER SEVENCHAPTER SEVEN
Largest source of government revenue is:Largest source of government revenue is:– INCOME TAXINCOME TAX
Taxes that increase in proportion to your Taxes that increase in proportion to your income are known as:income are known as:– PROGRESSIVE TAXESPROGRESSIVE TAXES
An example of a progressive tax that we An example of a progressive tax that we discussed in class.discussed in class.– FEDERAL INCOME TAXFEDERAL INCOME TAX
Taxes that decrease in proportion to income:Taxes that decrease in proportion to income:– REGRESSIVE TAXESREGRESSIVE TAXES
An example of a regressive tax that we An example of a regressive tax that we discussed in class:discussed in class:– SALES TAX OR EXCISE TAXSALES TAX OR EXCISE TAX
Taxes where the % taxes stays constant even Taxes where the % taxes stays constant even though the amount being taxed increases though the amount being taxed increases – PROPORTIONAL TAXESPROPORTIONAL TAXES
An example of a proportional tax that we An example of a proportional tax that we discussed in class:discussed in class:– PROPERTY TAXPROPERTY TAX
Administrative agency in charge of collecting Administrative agency in charge of collecting income taxes and enforcing tax laws:income taxes and enforcing tax laws:– INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICEINTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
When the government spends more than it When the government spends more than it brings in with revenue it has a:brings in with revenue it has a:– DEFICITDEFICIT
When the government brings in more than it When the government brings in more than it spends it has a:spends it has a:– SURPLUSSURPLUS
Easiest tax form to fill out:Easiest tax form to fill out:– 1040EZ1040EZ
MONEY MANAGEMENTMONEY MANAGEMENT
UNIT 3 – Test ReviewUNIT 3 – Test ReviewBudgeting and Budgeting and
Managing a Checking AccountManaging a Checking Account
CHAPTER EIGHT CHAPTER EIGHT
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– A plan for spending and saving moneyA plan for spending and saving money
ANSWER:
Budget
CHAPTER EIGHT CHAPTER EIGHT
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– Name the three major categories included in Name the three major categories included in most budgets?most budgets?
ANSWER:
Income, Savings, and Expenses
CHAPTER EIGHT CHAPTER EIGHT
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– Amount of money earned before taxes is Amount of money earned before taxes is known as?known as?
ANSWER:
Gross Income
CHAPTER EIGHT CHAPTER EIGHT
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– Amount of money earned before after taxes Amount of money earned before after taxes is known as?is known as?
ANSWER:
Net Income
CHAPTER EIGHT CHAPTER EIGHT
QUESTION: QUESTION: – Assuming a Gross Salary of $100,000 and a tax rate of Assuming a Gross Salary of $100,000 and a tax rate of
25%: 25%: What is your Gross Income?What is your Gross Income?What is your total income tax bill?What is your total income tax bill?What is your Net Income?What is your Net Income?
ANSWER: Gross Income = $100,000 Income Taxes = $25,000 Net Income = $75,000
CHAPTER EIGHT CHAPTER EIGHT
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– Unspent income is known as?Unspent income is known as?
ANSWER:
Savings
CHAPTER EIGHT CHAPTER EIGHT
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– What are three types of savings?What are three types of savings?
ANSWER:
Short-term (new shoes), Long-Term (house), Retirement, Emergencies
CHAPTER EIGHT CHAPTER EIGHT
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– A cost to meet a need or pay a debt.A cost to meet a need or pay a debt.
ANSWER:
Expense
CHAPTER EIGHT CHAPTER EIGHT
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– There are three types of expenses? What There are three types of expenses? What are they?are they?
ANSWER:
Fixed, Variable and Discretionary
CHAPTER EIGHT CHAPTER EIGHT
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– A cost that occurs regularly and doesn’t vary in A cost that occurs regularly and doesn’t vary in amount is known as a:amount is known as a:
– Give two examples:Give two examples:
ANSWER:
Fixed Expense Rent, Car Payment etc…
CHAPTER EIGHT CHAPTER EIGHT
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– A cost that occurs regularly but varies in amount is A cost that occurs regularly but varies in amount is known as a:known as a:
– Give two examples:Give two examples:
ANSWER:
Variable Expense Phone, Electricity, Groceries etc…
CHAPTER EIGHT CHAPTER EIGHT
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– A cost that is determined by personal wants and A cost that is determined by personal wants and needs:needs:
– Give two examples:Give two examples:
ANSWER:
Discretionary Expense Vacations, Entertainment, Clothes
CHAPTER EIGHT CHAPTER EIGHT
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– The value of what you had to give up to The value of what you had to give up to
pursue another option is known as?pursue another option is known as?
ANSWER: Opportunity Cost
CHAPTER NINE CHAPTER NINE
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– Banking service where you deposit money into Banking service where you deposit money into
it, and can then write drafts to people or it, and can then write drafts to people or
businesses to pay off money owed?businesses to pay off money owed?
ANSWER: A checking account
CHAPTER NINE CHAPTER NINE
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– There are a lot of questions you should ask There are a lot of questions you should ask
before opening up a checking account? Name before opening up a checking account? Name
one?one?
ANSWER: Minimum balance? ATM card? Debit
Card? Direct deposit? Free Checks? Etc…
CHAPTER NINE CHAPTER NINE
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– A check that the bank has already A check that the bank has already
processed and paid out?processed and paid out?
ANSWER: Cancelled check (or cleared check)
CHAPTER NINE CHAPTER NINE
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– When you don’t have enough money in When you don’t have enough money in
your account to cover a check?your account to cover a check?
ANSWER: Overdraft (or bounced check)
CHAPTER NINE CHAPTER NINE
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– When you know you don’t have enough money When you know you don’t have enough money
to cover a check but you send it anyway, hoping to cover a check but you send it anyway, hoping
to make a deposit before the check clears.to make a deposit before the check clears.
ANSWER: Floating a check
CHAPTER NINE CHAPTER NINE
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– A form that you fill out when you open your A form that you fill out when you open your
checking account. Provides the bank with a checking account. Provides the bank with a
record of how you sign your name.record of how you sign your name.
ANSWER: Signature Card
Parts of a checkParts of a check
NAME
ADDRESS
CHAPTER NINE CHAPTER NINE
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– A form you fill out when you are depositing A form you fill out when you are depositing
money into your checking account.money into your checking account.
ANSWER: Deposit Slip
CHAPTER NINE CHAPTER NINE
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– A personal record of all your deposits and A personal record of all your deposits and
withdrawals should be kept in your:withdrawals should be kept in your:
ANSWER: Checkbook Register
CHAPTER NINE CHAPTER NINE
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– What are examples of logical reasons your What are examples of logical reasons your
checkbook balance doesn’t match your bank checkbook balance doesn’t match your bank
statement balance?statement balance?
ANSWER: Outstanding checks (you wrote them but they haven’t been
cashed yet) Outstanding deposits (you deposited them after the bank
statement was mailed) ATM withdrawals or service fees that you forget to record in
your checkbook register
CHAPTER NINE CHAPTER NINE
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– You cannot cash a check unless it has You cannot cash a check unless it has
been ______________________.been ______________________.
ANSWER: Endorsed
CHAPTER NINECHAPTER NINE
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– What type of What type of
endorsement is endorsement is
this?this?
ANSWER: Blank Endorsement
CHAPTER NINECHAPTER NINE
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– What type of What type of
endorsement is endorsement is
this?this?
ANSWER: Restrictive Endorsement
CHAPTER NINE CHAPTER NINE
QUESTION: QUESTION: – Special ATM Card that allows you to pay for Special ATM Card that allows you to pay for
transactions right out of your checking account by transactions right out of your checking account by simply swiping the cardsimply swiping the card
ANSWER: Debit Card
MONEY MANAGEMENTMONEY MANAGEMENT
UNIT 4 – TEST REVIEWUNIT 4 – TEST REVIEWPLANNING FOR YOUR FUTUREPLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE
SAVINGS AND INVESTINGSAVINGS AND INVESTING
CHAPTER TENCHAPTER TENSAVING FOR YOUR FUTURESAVING FOR YOUR FUTURE
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– Financial security begins when you start doing what?Financial security begins when you start doing what?
ANSWER:
SAVING MONEY!
CHAPTER TENCHAPTER TENSAVING FOR YOUR FUTURESAVING FOR YOUR FUTURE
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– List three “expected” items that most people save money for?List three “expected” items that most people save money for?
ANSWER:
HOUSE, CAR, VACATIONS etc…
CHAPTER TENCHAPTER TENSAVING FOR YOUR FUTURESAVING FOR YOUR FUTURE
QUESTION: QUESTION: – You need to have some savings to take care of the unexpected You need to have some savings to take care of the unexpected
things that life throws at you. Name three “unexpected” items that things that life throws at you. Name three “unexpected” items that you might need your savings for:you might need your savings for:
ANSWER:
UNEMPLOYMENT, ACCIDENT, SICKNESS
CHAPTER TENCHAPTER TENSAVING FOR YOUR FUTURESAVING FOR YOUR FUTURE
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– The amount of money you have left after your bills is paid is The amount of money you have left after your bills is paid is referred to as your ___________?referred to as your ___________?
ANSWER:
DISCRETIONARY INCOME
CHAPTER TENCHAPTER TENSAVING FOR YOUR FUTURESAVING FOR YOUR FUTURE
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– Money paid by the financial institution to the save for the use of Money paid by the financial institution to the save for the use of their money is known as what?their money is known as what?
ANSWER:
INTEREST
CHAPTER TENCHAPTER TENSAVING FOR YOUR FUTURESAVING FOR YOUR FUTURE
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– When interest is computed on the original principal plus When interest is computed on the original principal plus accumulated interest, it is called what?accumulated interest, it is called what?
ANSWER:
COMPOUNDING INTEREST
CHAPTER TENCHAPTER TENSAVING FOR YOUR FUTURESAVING FOR YOUR FUTURE
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– In class we discussed a few ways people “save” their money. In class we discussed a few ways people “save” their money. Name one:Name one:
ANSWERS: REGULAR SAVINGS ACCOUNT CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT MONEY MARKET FUND
CHAPTER TENCHAPTER TENSAVING FOR YOUR FUTURESAVING FOR YOUR FUTURE
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– When assets can be easily converted into cash without a loss in When assets can be easily converted into cash without a loss in value they are called what?value they are called what?
ANSWER:
LIQUID
CHAPTER TENCHAPTER TENSAVING FOR YOUR FUTURESAVING FOR YOUR FUTURE
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– Name a “pro” and a “con” about putting money into a regular Name a “pro” and a “con” about putting money into a regular savings account?savings account?
ANSWER: PRO: HIGH LIQUIDITY CON: LOW INTEREST RATE
CHAPTER TENCHAPTER TENSAVING FOR YOUR FUTURESAVING FOR YOUR FUTURE
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– In class we discussed five factors that you should consider In class we discussed five factors that you should consider when setting up your savings. Can you name any of them?when setting up your savings. Can you name any of them?
ANSWERS: LIQUIDITY SAFETY CONVENIENCE INTEREST EARNING POTENTIAL EARLY WITHDRAW PENALTIES
CHAPTER TENCHAPTER TENSAVING FOR YOUR FUTURESAVING FOR YOUR FUTURE
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– THE MOST IMPORTANT THING TO REMEMBER FROM THE THE MOST IMPORTANT THING TO REMEMBER FROM THE CHAPTER ON SAVINGS IS TO DO WHAT?CHAPTER ON SAVINGS IS TO DO WHAT?
ANSWER:
PAY YOURSELF FIRST!
CHAPTER ELEVENCHAPTER ELEVENMANAGING YOUR INVESTMENTSMANAGING YOUR INVESTMENTS
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– Once you have a “safe cushion” put away in regular savings, you can start doing Once you have a “safe cushion” put away in regular savings, you can start doing more serious investing. What does the book consider a “safe cushion”?more serious investing. What does the book consider a “safe cushion”?
ANSWER:
3-6 MONTHS OF EXPENSES
CHAPTER ELEVENCHAPTER ELEVENMANAGING YOUR INVESTMENTSMANAGING YOUR INVESTMENTS
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– A measure of uncertainty about an investment is known as?A measure of uncertainty about an investment is known as?
ANSWER:
RISK
CHAPTER ELEVENCHAPTER ELEVENMANAGING YOUR INVESTMENTSMANAGING YOUR INVESTMENTS
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– The rise in the general level of prices over time is known as The rise in the general level of prices over time is known as __________________?__________________?
ANSWER:
INFLATION
CHAPTER ELEVENCHAPTER ELEVENMANAGING YOUR INVESTMENTSMANAGING YOUR INVESTMENTS
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– Represent ownership in a corporation.Represent ownership in a corporation.
ANSWER:
STOCKS
CHAPTER ELEVENCHAPTER ELEVENMANAGING YOUR INVESTMENTSMANAGING YOUR INVESTMENTS
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– One unit of ownership is known as:One unit of ownership is known as:
ANSWER:
A SHARE
CHAPTER ELEVENCHAPTER ELEVENMANAGING YOUR INVESTMENTSMANAGING YOUR INVESTMENTS
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– When the government or a corporation borrow money from you and When the government or a corporation borrow money from you and agree to pay you back with interest, that is known as a ___________?agree to pay you back with interest, that is known as a ___________?
ANSWER:
BOND
CHAPTER TWELVE CHAPTER TWELVE INVESTING IN STOCKSINVESTING IN STOCKS
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– Stocks that are sold in multiples of 100 are called?Stocks that are sold in multiples of 100 are called?
ANSWER:
ROUND LOTS
CHAPTER TWELVE CHAPTER TWELVE INVESTING IN STOCKSINVESTING IN STOCKS
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– Portion of the profits that are redistributed to the shareholders of a Portion of the profits that are redistributed to the shareholders of a corporation.corporation.
ANSWER:
DIVIDENDS
CHAPTER TWELVE CHAPTER TWELVE INVESTING IN STOCKSINVESTING IN STOCKS
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– Stocks that have a consistent history of paying high dividends are Stocks that have a consistent history of paying high dividends are known as?known as?
ANSWER:
INCOME STOCKS
CHAPTER TWELVE CHAPTER TWELVE INVESTING IN STOCKSINVESTING IN STOCKS
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– Companies that REINVEST their profits into the business so that they Companies that REINVEST their profits into the business so that they can grown and expand are known as ______________?can grown and expand are known as ______________?
ANSWER:
GROWTH STOCKS
CHAPTER TWELVE CHAPTER TWELVE INVESTING IN STOCKSINVESTING IN STOCKS
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– When a stock sells for less than $5 per share it is called a When a stock sells for less than $5 per share it is called a ________________?________________?
ANSWER:
PENNY STOCK
CHAPTER TWELVE CHAPTER TWELVE INVESTING IN STOCKSINVESTING IN STOCKS
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– Stocks of well-established, and usually profitable companies, are Stocks of well-established, and usually profitable companies, are called __________________?called __________________?
ANSWER:
BLUE-CHIP STOCKS
CHAPTER TWELVE CHAPTER TWELVE INVESTING IN STOCKSINVESTING IN STOCKS
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– What are the two ways you can make money with stocks?What are the two ways you can make money with stocks?
ANSWER: THE STOCK PRICE CAN GO UP YOU CAN GET A DIVIDEND
CHAPTER TWELVE CHAPTER TWELVE INVESTING IN STOCKSINVESTING IN STOCKS
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– A marketplace where stocks and other securities are bought and sold A marketplace where stocks and other securities are bought and sold is called what?is called what?
ANSWER:
A SECURITIES EXCHANGE
CHAPTER TWELVE CHAPTER TWELVE INVESTING IN STOCKSINVESTING IN STOCKS
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– The largest organized exchange in the United States is?The largest organized exchange in the United States is?
ANSWER:
THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
CHAPTER TWELVE CHAPTER TWELVE INVESTING IN STOCKSINVESTING IN STOCKS
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– Strategy you use if you think a stock price is going to drop?Strategy you use if you think a stock price is going to drop?
ANSWER:
SHORTING A STOCK OR SELLING SHORT
CHAPTER TWELVE CHAPTER TWELVE INVESTING IN STOCKSINVESTING IN STOCKS
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– Occurs when a company increases the number of shares they have Occurs when a company increases the number of shares they have outstanding, but lowers the selling price of the stock in direct proportion.outstanding, but lowers the selling price of the stock in direct proportion.
ANSWER:
STOCK SPLIT
CHAPTER FOURTEENCHAPTER FOURTEENMUTUAL FUNDS & REAL ESTATEMUTUAL FUNDS & REAL ESTATE
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– Type of investment where investors from around the world pool their Type of investment where investors from around the world pool their money together to buy stocks, bonds, and other securities.money together to buy stocks, bonds, and other securities.
ANSWER:
MUTUAL FUND
CHAPTER FOURTEENCHAPTER FOURTEENMUTUAL FUNDS & REAL ESTATEMUTUAL FUNDS & REAL ESTATE
QUESTION: QUESTION: – What are three reasons why people invest in mutual What are three reasons why people invest in mutual
funds?funds?
ANSWER: Convenient Provides Diversification High Liquidity Usually less risky than the stock
market
CHAPTER FOURTEENCHAPTER FOURTEENMUTUAL FUNDS & REAL ESTATEMUTUAL FUNDS & REAL ESTATE
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– What type of investment has historically proven to give the best What type of investment has historically proven to give the best returns and give you the best defense against inflation?returns and give you the best defense against inflation?
ANSWER:
REAL ESTATE
CHAPTER FOURTEENCHAPTER FOURTEENMUTUAL FUNDS & REAL ESTATEMUTUAL FUNDS & REAL ESTATE
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– When buying real estate you usually have to pay some money up When buying real estate you usually have to pay some money up front in order to secure the loan. This is known as what?front in order to secure the loan. This is known as what?
ANSWER:
A DOWN PAYMENT
CHAPTER FOURTEENCHAPTER FOURTEENMUTUAL FUNDS & REAL ESTATEMUTUAL FUNDS & REAL ESTATE
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– Down Payments usually have to be at least how much?Down Payments usually have to be at least how much?
ANSWER:
20% OF THE TOTAL PRICE
CHAPTER FOURTEENCHAPTER FOURTEENMUTUAL FUNDS & REAL ESTATEMUTUAL FUNDS & REAL ESTATE
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– The difference between what you can sell the house for and what you The difference between what you can sell the house for and what you owe on is it is referred to as what?owe on is it is referred to as what?
ANSWER:
EQUITY
CHAPTER FOURTEENCHAPTER FOURTEENMUTUAL FUNDS & REAL ESTATEMUTUAL FUNDS & REAL ESTATE
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– What are two HUGE benefits to investing in real estate?What are two HUGE benefits to investing in real estate?
ANSWER: EXCELLENT RETURN ON
INVESTMENT GREAT TAX BENEFITS
CHAPTER FOURTEENCHAPTER FOURTEENMUTUAL FUNDS & REAL ESTATEMUTUAL FUNDS & REAL ESTATE
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– What is the biggest con of investing in real-estate?What is the biggest con of investing in real-estate?
ANSWER:
LOW LIQUIDITY – IT CAN BE HARD TO CONVERT YOUR INVESTMENT BACK INTO CASH
MONEY MANAGEMENTMONEY MANAGEMENT
CREDIT IN AMERICACREDIT IN AMERICA
CHAPTER SIXTEENCHAPTER SIXTEENCREDITCREDIT
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– What are some advantages to using credit?What are some advantages to using credit?
ANSWER: Able to buy items now Don’t have to carry cash Creates a record of purchases More convenient than writing checks Can make online purchases and reservations
etc…
CHAPTER SIXTEEN CHAPTER SIXTEEN CREDITCREDIT
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– What are some disadvantages to using credit?What are some disadvantages to using credit?
ANSWER: High interest rates May require additional service fees Can lead to serious financial difficulties Impulse spending may occur
CHAPTER SIXTEENCHAPTER SIXTEENCREDITCREDIT
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– When banks need to decide whether or not to grant you credit they When banks need to decide whether or not to grant you credit they look at the three C’s. What are they? look at the three C’s. What are they?
ANSWER: Character – Will you repay? Capital – What if you don’t repay? Capacity – Your ability to repay?
CHAPTER SIXTEENCHAPTER SIXTEENCREDITCREDIT
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– Name ways that you can start to build a good credit history?Name ways that you can start to build a good credit history?
ANSWERS: Establish a steady work history Pay your bills on time Open checking and savings accounts. Don’t
bounce checks and make regular deposits Apply a credit card and pay it off in full each
month.
CHAPTER SIXTEENCHAPTER SIXTEENCREDITCREDIT
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– There are three types of credit: Single Payment, Installment and There are three types of credit: Single Payment, Installment and Revolving. Give an example of each.Revolving. Give an example of each.
ANSWER: Single Payment – borrow once, pay once – EXAMPLE:
Utilities Bill Installment – borrow once, pay off over time –
EXAMPLE: House payment or car payment Revolving – keep borrowing within set limit, pay off
monthly EXAMPLE: Credit card payments
CHAPTER SIXTEENCHAPTER SIXTEENCREDITCREDIT
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– To have a “safe amount” of debt you should owe under To have a “safe amount” of debt you should owe under __________% of your yearly income in total debt.__________% of your yearly income in total debt.
ANSWER: 20%
CHAPTER SIXTEENCHAPTER SIXTEENCREDITCREDIT
QUESTION: QUESTION:
– To have a “safe amount” of monthly debt payments you should be spending To have a “safe amount” of monthly debt payments you should be spending less than __________% of your monthly income on those payments.less than __________% of your monthly income on those payments.
ANSWER: 10%
STUDY, STUDY, STUDY, STUDY, STUDY!STUDY!