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Financial Pitfalls

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a financial mistake?

a)

Getting a large tax refund

b)

Using a budget to track where your money goes

c)

Paying the full amount on your monthly credit card bill

d)

Save money 1st, then spend the remaining on your needs/wants

2.

Why isn't getting a large tax refund the best money habit?

a)

You're withholding the right amount from your paycheck

b)

You could be putting that money towards savings/retirement

c)

You earn interest on the refund

d)

You have access to that money in case of an emergency

3.

Which of Monique's actions is a classical financial pitfall?

a)

She installed antivirus and spyware protection on her laptop

b)

She used a secured network when working at the coffee shop

c)

She gave her info to someone who claimed to be a bank teller

d)

She rented her textbook via amazon.com

4.

When might it be a good idea to see a financial advisor?

a)

When you're successful in accomplishing your financial goals

b)

If you got married or your tax situation changed

c)

You're on track towards achieving your retirement goals

d)

If your salary remains relatively the same

5.

How do people get trapped in the payday loan cycle?

a)

Customers usually only need to borrow money once

b)

Lenders typically give loans out with a low APR

c)

Customers may visit several payday loan lenders to get $

d)

Lenders typically give out long-term loans

6.

True or False: Most borrowers use payday loans to cover emergencies.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Who are the primary lenders of title loans? (hint: choose 2 correct answers)

a)

Local banks and financial institutions

b)

Mom and Pop lenders

c)

A few private institutions

d)

Large, publicly traded companies

8.

If you decide to pawn an item of yours, which of the following is TRUE?

a)

You will not pay extra charges besides the APR

b)

The loan amount is usually = to the value of your item

c)

You cannot sell an item to a pawnshop

d)

If you don't come back for you item, the pawnshop keeps it

9.

What strategies do most predatory lenders use to attract customers? (hint: choose 2 correct answers)

a)

Short-term loans

b)

High interest rates

c)

Quick access to cash

d)

Credit score is not taken into consideration

10.

What is a disadvantage of a rent-to-own transaction?

a)

A credit check is not always necessary

b)

There are usually no down payments needed

c)

The consumer ends up paying more than the value of the item

d)

The item may be delivered to your house or apartment

11.

What can help you avoid a financial pitfall if you move in with your significant other?

a)

Have one person pay the security deposit

b)

Join your finances into shared accounts

c)

Purchase pieces of furniture separately

d)

Verbally agree on how you want to share expenses

12.

When lending money to friends and/or family...(hint: choose 3 correct answers)

a)

Say "yes" 90% of the time to their requests and "no" 10%

b)

Be firm and clear in your communication

c)

Figure out other ways you can help, such as a yard sale

d)

Get everything in writing

13.

What is a risk of co-signing a loan for a family or friend?

a)

You are likely to get a higher APR

b)

You have a shorter loan term

c)

You become the primary borrower on the loan

d)

You may be held responsible for the debt

14.

If you win the lottery, you should NOT...

a)

tell a select, few people

b)

consult a financial advisor

c)

abandon having a budget

d)

pay off your debts

15.

The probability of winning the lottery is...

a)

1 in 1,000,000

b)

1 in 75,000,000

c)

1 in 100,000,000

d)

1 in 175,000,000

16.

Which of the following is TRUE about missing a credit card payment? (hint: choose 3 correct answers)

a)

Paying less than the minimum amount is NOT considered as missed

b)

You get a bad mark on your credit report

c)

Your interest rate may increase

d)

You are charged a late fee

17.

Under Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you...

a)

repay all or part of your debt using a 3-5 year repayment plan

b)

you have all or part of your debts discharged

c)

must prove your income is less than the state's median family income

d)

must get credit counseling

18.

If you declare bankruptcy, which of the following debts will NOT be discharged? (hint: choose 3 correct answers)

a)

Student loans

b)

Employer withholding taxes

c)

Credit card debt

d)

Mortgage and auto loans

19.

How can identity theft impact you?

a)

You may get new credit card offers in the mail

b)

You may be rejected for new lines of credit

c)

You can get a lower interest rate on an existing loan

d)

ID theft doesn't impact you, only your credit score

20.

Filing for bankruptcy is a big deal! Which is a consequence of filing for bankruptcy?

a)

You'll have to close any exiting accounts at banks

b)

Credit lenders will reach out to you with new offers

c)

Your interest rates will decrease

d)

You won't be able to open new lines of credit