Financial Literacy

Which of the following is an advantage of using a credit card?

• Interest is charged for the use of a credit card.

• Consumers can purchase things now, and pay for them later in the event of an emergency.

• You could be a victim of identity theft.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

If Sammy’s expenses are greater than his income, what must he do to balance his budget?

• Earn more money
• Spend less money on expenses
• Earn more money AND spend less
• None of the above

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which of the following is considered an advantage to using a debit card to make purchases?

• Debit cards are convenient and easy to carry around.
• Purchases can be made quickly and easily.
• You can use many ATMs to get cash.
• All of the above.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

An identification card issued by

a bank that allows a user to buy

items and services immediately

and pay the cost at a later time.

• Check

• Credit card

• Debit card

An identification card issued by

a bank that allows a user to

immediately use money from an

account. You have a personal

identification number (PIN) to

keep it safe.

• Check

• Credit card

• Debit card

What is a plan for how you spend your money?

• income

• sales tax

• budget

• deposits

What are useful or valuable things, like property, a car, a home, or money?

• budget

• income

• net worth

• assets

What is money you earn?

• income

• budget

• assets

• net worth

What is assets minus liabilities?

• income

• budget

• net worth

• annual income

Why is maintaining good credit important?

• Can help you graduate from college

• Allows you to carry more cash than usual

• Allows you to buy expensive items and pay over time

• Might cause your interest rates to be raised