PF Unit 3 - Saving

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How is wealth defined?

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Assets - Debts

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Which is NOT a typical goal for a savings account? Options: To create an emergency fund, To pay for higher education, To save for a new car, To buy groceries for this week

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To buy groceries for this week

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What is a general rule of thumb on how much you should save? Options: 5% of your income, 10% of your income, 20% of your income, 30% of your income

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20% of your income

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About how much should you save in an emergency fund? Options: 1-3 months of living expenses, 3-6 months of living expenses, 6-9 months of living expenses, 9-12 months of living expenses

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3-6 months of living expenses

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What is a good strategy to help you save? Options: spend money on all expenses; put the rest into saving, Tap into your savings on a regular basis to purchase small items, like snacks, Pay yourself first - set aside money for savings each month, Keep your spending and saving money together in 1 account

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Pay yourself first - set aside money for savings each month

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What is a reason for why so many Americans live paycheck-to-paycheck?

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Many people impulse shop

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What is a benefit of opening up a Health Savings Account (HSA)?

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You can use pre-tax $ to pay for out-of-pocket costs

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How does the 50-20-30 rule distribute your income?

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50% expenses, 20% saving, 30% flexible spending

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How is compound interest different than simple interest?

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It is simple interest + interest earned on that interest

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Assuming a rate of growth of 8%, in how many years will your $ double?

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9 years