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WorksheetsChoose to Save and Savings Tools Review
Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 38mins
Putting money for yourself aside before paying bills
Do It Yourself
Pay Yourself First
Earning interest on interest
Interest
Compound Interest
Time Value of Money
Saving
How quickly and easily assets can be converted into cash
Interest
Saving
Cash Out
Liquidity
Match the correct term to the definition:
The price of money..
Liquidity
Interest
Savings
Wealth
Assets
Match the correct term to the definition:
The percentage rate paid on money invested or saved.
Principal
Interest
Interest Rate
Goal
Assets
Match the correct term to the definition:
The original amount of money saved or invested.
Principal
Interest
Interest Rate
Goal
Assets
Match the correct term to the definition:
The end result of something a person intends to acquire, achieve, do, reach, or accomplish.
Principal
Interest
Interest Rate
Goal
Assets
Fill in the blank to complete the statement:
A saving strategy that states to set aside a predetermined portion of money for saving each time a person is paid before using any of the money for spending is called:__________________________________.
Pay Yourself First
Trade Off
Opportunity Cost
Compounding Interest
Fill in the blank to complete the statement:
A _________________ is giving up one thing for another.
Pay Yourself First
Trade Off
Opportunity Cost
Compounding Interest
Fill in the blank to complete the statement:
________________________ is the value of the next best alternative that must be forgone as a
result of a decision.
Pay Yourself First
Trade Off
Opportunity Cost
Compounding Interest
Which of the following factors match the description of how the time value of money maximizes the amount of savings earned:
Begin Saving as Early as Possible
Interest Rate
Money
Time
Which of the following factors match the description of how the time value of money maximizes the amount of savings earned:
Save the maximum amount possible
Interest Rate
Money
Time
Which of the following factors match the description of how the time value of money maximizes the amount of savings earned:
Get the Highest Interest Rate
Interest Rate
Money
Time
Why do experts suggest that your emergency savings be in a very liquid savings tool?
So that it is accessible if needed quickly
Liquid savings tools typically have higher interest rates
Why is “pay yourself first” is an essential component of personal financial management.
Ensures you put your money in the BEST account.
Ensures you always save
Which of the following are ways people can find money to save? (Check all that apply)
Cancel/Reduce TV
Eat Out Less
Buy in Bulk
Pay someone else to do your repairs
Walk, Ride Bike, or Use Public Transportation
It is important to consider opportunity cost and trade‐offs when determining how to save money.
True
False
Experts suggest that emergency savings equal to 6‐9 months of a person’s expenses be held in liquid assets for unplanned events.
True
False
An important part of the savings process is to write a savings goal.
True
False
It is important to have a low interest rate when saving.
True
False
Which account is used for a fixed period of time and allows restricted access to the funds?
Checking Account
Savings Account
Money Market Deposit Account
Certificate of Deposit
Which account must be held for a certain length of time--anywhere from a few weeks to 10 years?
Checking Account
Savings Account
Money Market Deposit Account
Certificate of Deposit
Which account do you usually have to deposit a minimum amount to open the account (typically $1,000)?
Checking Account
Savings Account
Money Market Deposit Account
Certificate of Deposit
Two reasons why savings tools are ideal for storing emergency savings is because they are secure and _______.
Easy
Expensive
Liquid
Risky
It is important to understand features of savings tools to determine the savings tool ______________.
Most appropriate for avoiding a financial goal
Most appropriate for reaching a financial goal
In order to encourage people to deposit money in their institution, a bank or credit union could increase
annual fees.
free parking.
interest paid.
ATM fees.
Compound interest is beneficial to _____________ but harmful to ____________.
savers; borrowers
borrowers; savers
