WorksheetsPFL-Ramsey Education Post
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 22mins
Which of the following statements best explains why income alone does not determine wealth?
Investing is the only factor that contributes to wealth building.
Income alone does determine a personʹs wealth.
Only people who are natural savers can become wealthy.
How much money a person makes does not dictate his or her spending and saving behavior.
The widespread financial insecurity of Americans is primarily because:
The incomes of Americans are low.
Government programs are unavailable to help people when they are disabled or experience unemployment.
Most Americans save a high proportion of their income.
The saving rate of Americans is low and many borrow in order to spend more than they earn.
Which of the following is not one of the three basic reasons for saving money?
Have money available to lend to friends.
Build wealth.
Emergency fund.
Large purchases.
This principle suggests that a certain amount of money today has different buying power than the same amount of money in the future. This is due to both the opportunity to earn interest on the money and because inflation will drive prices up, thereby changing the ʺvalueʺ of the money.
Interest rate
Opportunity cost
Inflation
Time value of money
Rent is a:
Fixed expense
Variable expense
Discretionary expense
Intermittent expense
Which of the following account records would have the most current balance?
Your monthly bank statement
Your own account register
Account balance statement from the ATM
All of these records will have accurate account balances
A credit score is intended to measure:
Your financial success
Your income level
The risk of your not repaying debt
a.The amount of money you have in the bank
Which of the following things cannot be done with a debit card but can be done with a credit card?
Go into debt
Purchase an airline ticket
Rent a car
Purchase something online
Which of the following statements is false?
On-the-job training often combines a professional trainer, hands-on activities and formal classroom training.
All high-paying careers require a four-year college degree.
An associateʹs degree is a two-year degree that can offer specialized training and a flexible schedule that allows you to work while you earn your degree.
Students who are looking to learn specific skills can look into free or low -cost certifications found online, at community colleges, or through government-funded programs.
When a company places an ad and offers no interest on your purchase for three years:
They are showing their appreciation to you by giving you free money
The cost of the financing is built into the price of the item
They are not interested in making a profit
All of the above
What concept is best explained by the statement, ʺMoney spent here cannot be spent thereʺ?
Law of diminishing return
Delayed gratification
Opportunity cost
Significant purchases
Which of the following statements is false?
Using a cost-benefit analysis approach to your buying decisions will make you a wise consumer.
Your choices as a consumer have no impact on the larger social environment.
In addition to economic savings, wise consumers also enjoy improved health and have a positive impact on the larger social and even global environment.
Being a wise consumer involves developing a variety of skills, from product research to careful comparative analysis.
Which statement is true about liquidity?
The more liquid an investment, the less return
The more liquid an investment, the more return
The less liquid the investment, the less return
Both A and B
A young investor willing to take moderate risk for above-average growth would be most interested in:
Mutual funds
Single stocks
Real estate
Bonds
When buying and selling investments, you should not:
Learn the different types of investments
Switch your investment strategy often, based on market conditions
Understand basic investment strategies and identify ones that will help you reach your goals
Set your investment goals and consider a time frame
The purpose of insurance is to:
Provide an investment opportunity
Transfer financial risk
Develop a savings plan
All of the above
Employee benefits packages:
Are non-wage compensations provided to employees in addition to their normal wages or salaries
Should not be a consideration when looking for a job
Never include retirement plans
Are the same regardless of the company you work for
You are involved in a two-car accident in which you are at fault. The other driver is injured and your insurance covers the medical expenses of the victim. This type of insurance coverage is called:
Comprehensive
Liability
Collision
Uninsured motorist protection
What is the difference between gross pay and net pay?
Net pay describes your pay after deductions; gross pay is before.
Gross pay describes your pay after deductions; net pay is before.
Gross and net pay are the same.
None of the above
This tax pays for benefits that workers and families receive for either Social Security or Medicare.
Federal Insurance Contribution Act
Sales Tax
State Income Tax
Excise Tax
