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Money Management

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is an example of income?
a)
 Your paycheck
b)
interest on a savings account
c)
birthday money
d)
These are all examples on income
2.

It's important to save for the following reasons:

a)

To meet long term and short term goals

b)

To build wealth

c)

To protect against unexpected crisis (emergency, loss of job)

d)

All of the above

3.

It is a good idea to build a budget based on your income.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Reasons for making a budget include

a)

To have a spending plan

b)

To have a savings plan

c)

To keep track of debits and credits

d)

All of the above

5.

Getting $25 from mowing your neighbor's lawn is an example of:

a)

Earned Income

b)

Unearned Income

6.
You can be charged a fee for withdrawing your own money from an ATM.
a)
True
b)
 False
7.

The essentials you can't live without are called:

a)

Needs

b)

Wants

c)

Income

d)

Expenses

8.
The money that you receive for mowing the lawn, babysitting or making good grades is called__________. 
a)
income 
b)
credit 
c)
debt 
d)
interest 
9.
Tony borrowed money from the bank to buy a new house. A year later he lost his job and has started to not be able to make his house payments. This problem is known as what? 
a)
credit 
b)
budget 
c)
debt 
d)
interest 
10.
My cousin wanted to borrow $300 from me. I loaned him the money but I told him that he would have to pay me back $330. The money that was paid back to me on top of the loan is known as_________. 
a)
credit 
b)
interest 
c)
savings 
d)
debt 
11.
I have been setting aside $100 a month for my children to have money to go to college. This idea is known as what? 
a)
savings 
b)
credit 
c)
income 
d)
debt 
12.
Every month after my parents pay all of the family’s bills they set aside a little bit of money for the family to do fun things like go to the movies, bowling and even go to amusement parks.
My family uses a _____________
a)
income 
b)
debt 
c)
interest 
d)
budget 
13.
Your forgot to pay $100 on your credit card bill this month, your next month's bill is going to be $112. How much interest did they charge for missing your payment? 
a)
112%
b)
2%
c)
12%
d)
22%
14.
You earn $300 a week and you are able to save half of that each week. You are saving money to go on a trip with your friends after you graduate high school. the trip is going to cost $1,350. How many weeks will you have to work to save enough money to go on the trip?
a)
4 and a half weeks 
b)
11 weeks 
c)
9 weeks 
d)
7 weeks 
15.
Which of the following is not true about the difference between credit cards and debit cards
a)
purchases made with a debit card come directly out of your bank account
b)
you must pay off your credit card bill monthly or there will be penalties 
c)
you must have a bank/checking account to use a debit card 
d)
credit cards use money from your savings account 
16.

NET WORTH

a)

says that money received today is worth more than money received in the future.

b)

is the amount of money a person has to spend after needs are met.

c)

is the value of all assets, minus the total of all liabilities.

d)

is the amount of money a person has to spend after needs are met.

17.

FIXED EXPENSES

a)

are expenses that do not change each month.

b)

are expenses that can go up and down each month.

c)

are differences between planned and actual income or expenses.

d)

describe how you will pay for achieving your personal goals.

18.

ASSETS

a)

are items of value that you own which may be appreciating or depreciating in value.

b)

allows you quick and easy access to your money without penalties.

c)

is interest earned on both principal and previous interest earnings.

d)

are things we desire to buy.

19.

VARIABLE EXPENSES

a)

are expenses that do not change each month.

b)

are expenses that can go up and down each month.

c)

is money added to a checking or savings account.

d)

are special checks that can be ordered from banks or other retailers of personal checks. They have the advantage of leaving you with an exact and immediate copy of every check you write.

20.

WANTS

a)

are expenses that can go up and down each month.

b)

describe how you will pay for achieving your personal goals.

c)

are things you want to achieve.

d)

are things we desire to buy and go beyond filling survival needs and basic comforts.

21.

DEBIT CARD

a)

is a convenient way to pay bills if you do not have a checking account.

b)

is a check issued by a bank against its own funds.

c)

is a record for keeping track of checks written and deposits made.

d)

is a bank card that allows the account holder to make purchases and to withdraw cash from an account at an ATM.

22.

BOUNCED CHECK

a)

may have restrictions and/or penalties for taking out money.

b)

is money added to a checking or savings account.

c)

A check returned by the bank because there was not enough money in the account.

d)

deducts money from an account and electronically transfers it to another party.

23.

In a BUDGET- Water, Electric and Gas are categorized as ______ expenses

a)

Debt

b)

Housing

c)

Utilities

24.

2.The amount an employee takes home after deductions

a)

Budget

b)

Debt

c)

Gross Income

d)

Net Income

25.

The total amount of money an individual has earned before taxes are deducted

a)

Net Income

b)

Checking Account

c)

Gross Income

d)

Overdraft

26.

Which is a better way to use your money?

a)

needs first

b)

wants first

27.

The money an individual spends regularly for items or services.

a)

Budget

b)

Expenses

c)

Checking Account

d)

Financial Plan

28.

Why should someone use a budget? (check all that apply)

a)

To waste money

b)

To identify expenses

c)

To achieve financial freedom

d)

To get into debt

e)

To save money

29.

What is an expenditure?

a)

Money earned by a worker

b)

Money spent

c)

Benefits from a job

d)

Money saved

30.

According to financial experts, how many months of expenses should someone set aside for emergencies?

a)

Not necessary

b)

3-6 months

c)

10 months

d)

None- just borrow when an emergency arises

31.

What two entities make up a budget?

a)

Income and Expenses

b)

Savings and Interest

c)

Income and Investments

d)

Expenses and Expenditures

32.
When you set a budget, you should never revisit or adjust it.
a)
True
b)
False
33.

Medium of exchange

a)

Coins

b)

Money

c)

Currency

d)

Goods and Services

34.

What is interest

a)

Something you like to do

b)

Excessive borrowing

c)

A fee paid for the use of someone else's money

d)

used to buy something now and pay it for later

35.

What is a good reason to save money?

a)

To have money to buy things

b)

To have money put aside for emergencies

c)

For a future purchase

d)

All of the above

36.

Which of the following is an example of a need for most people?

a)

An expensive car

b)

A big-screen TV

c)

Designer jeans

d)

A place to live

37.

What should you do if you lose your debit card?

a)

Wait a week to see if you can find your card

b)

Report it to your bank so they can cancel your card

c)

Borrow someone else's debit card

d)

Nothing

38.

Where is the best possible place to store you PIN number?

a)

Written on your card in marker

b)

Written on a sheet of paper in your wallet

c)

Written in one of your school notebooks

d)

You shouldn't write it down

39.

A value can be described as

a)

something basic for your survival

b)

something you desire to make your life more comfortable

c)

a willingness to give up something now in exchange for a future benefit

d)

a belief or idea you consider important or desirable

40.

Marcus set a goal to buy a used car in the next few months. He plans to make a $2,500 down payment and has already saved $1,300. If he can save $150 each month for this goal to buy a car, how long will it take him to save the entire $2,500?

a)

6 months

b)

8 months

c)

10 months

d)

12 months

41.

In eight months, Kelly’s parents will need to make the final payment for Kelly’s braces. Half of the total cost was paid when her braces were put on. The total cost is $3,200. How much will Kelly’s parents need to save each month to pay off the balance owed?

a)

$135

b)

$200

c)

$400

d)

$1,600

42.

Mark wants to visit his foreign exchange “brother” who lives in Brazil. He’d like to make the trip 18 months from now, right after graduation. Mark estimates that he will need $3,000 total to pay for transportation, food, and other expenses. He has already saved $300. How much will Mark need to save each month to reach his goal?

a)

$150

b)

$167

c)

$225

d)

$2,700

43.

Mark wants to visit his foreign exchange “brother” who lives in Brazil. He’d like to make the trip 18 months from now, right after graduation. Mark estimates that he will need $3,000 total to pay for transportation, food, and other expenses. He has already saved $300. How much will Mark need to save each month to reach his goal?

a)

$150

b)

$167

c)

$225

d)

$2,700

44.

Setting aside money to have on hand for unexpected expenses and events

a)

Fixed Expense

b)

Spending and Saving Plan

c)

Emergency Fund

d)

Variable Expenses

45.

What are some ways to reduce utility cost?(Select all that apply)

a)

Turn of lights/ tv when not in use

b)

Eating out less

c)

minimizing shower soap

d)

hand washing shoes

e)

minimizing shower time

46.

____ is to put off doing a project

a)

procrastinate

b)

beating around the bush

c)

manipulate

47.

The exchange of one good or service for another good or service refers to?

a)

Barter

b)

Money

c)

Swindling

d)

Theft

48.

Saving for two months to buy a new coat is an example of:

a)

An immediate goal

b)

A short-term goal

c)

A medium-term goal

d)

A long-term goal

49.

When you create a budget, what area can you easily reduce to save money for a goal?

a)

Fixed expenses

b)

Retirement saving

c)

Variable expenses

d)

All of the above

50.

What is anything that is generally accepted as payment for goods and services?

a)

Money

b)

Bond

c)

Stock

d)

Bank