Financial Literacy Flashcard

Front

The total money one gets to “take home” from a paycheck after taxes and deductions are taken out is known as what?

Back

Net pay

Front

Form used by employers to determine how much tax to deduct from a paycheck.

Back

W-4

Front

Form provided by employer to inform employee of money deducted from paychecks in a year.

Back

W-2

Front

Which of the following statements best describes gross pay?

Back

Amount of money one receives from their job before taxes or other deductions are taken out

Front

What is paid for as part of the escrow funds in a mortgage loan?

Back

Property tax

Front

What is needed to open a bank account?

Back

Government-issued identification

Front

When purchasing a product at a store, what additional cost is paid besides the listed price?

Back

Sales tax

Front

Concept of APR

Back

The credit card interest rate, calculated on a yearly basis

Front

How does a certificate of deposit (CD) differ from a traditional savings account?

Back

CDs must remain untouched for a fixed period of time.

Front

Advantages of bundling insurance EXCEPT?

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Increases insurance options