WorksheetsFinance 1
Total questions: 73
Worksheet time: 37mins
When planning ahead for a financial life events, what is the first thing you should plan to do?
Pay off debts.
Save $1,000. dollars for emergencies.
Save 3-6 months income for unexpected situations
Save for expected items like buying a car or home.
When planning ahead for a financial life events, what is the last thing you should plan to do?
Pay off debts.
Save $1,000. dollars for emergencies.
Save 3-6 months income for unexpected emergencies.
Save for expected items like buying a car or house.
Mo and Flo want to live by the 50/30/20 rule. They bring home $40,000 annually. How much should they be saving every year according to this rule?
$660
$8,000
$12,000
$20,000
What feature goes with a new / used type of car.
Cheaper insurance, registration / lower interest rates on loans.
No mechanical issues / under manufacturer warranty.
Depreciates rapidly / risky if previous owner did not maintain.
Lower interest rates on loans / no mechanical issues.
Joe wants to save $3,000,000 in five years so he & wife can retire at 30. They will save half their income monthly, both make $25,000 a year. Which SMART goal-setting principles does this goal NOT meet?
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Realistic
Time-based
The Woke family want to adopt a baby. They want to save $5,000 for adoption fees and baby expenses by saving some of their income monthly. Which suggestions would best help them improve their goal?
Specify how much they are going to save per month.
Adding a plan for spending an extra $1000. per month on self-care.
Determining how long the goal will take.
Planning to add $400 more per month to reach their goal faster.
Which of the following are examples of fixed expenses not flexible expenses?
groceries
food delivery
water bill
car payment
clothing option box
The Zen’s want to buy a house. Their monthly income is $6,000. Fixed expenses are $3,000 and they will keep flexible expenses at $2,000 a month. Everything else will be go toward their down payment. What will they save each month for a new house?
$3,000
$2,000
$1,000
None of the answer choices
Kit and Cat are buying a new house. The house will cost $150,000 and closing costs will be 4 percent of the home’s purchase price. How much do they need for closing costs and recommended down payment?
$6,000
$30,000
$36,000
$50,000
Which of the following is NOT a suggested strategy for handling decreases in income?
Moving to a larger apartment with more free amenities
Finding a new job to replace lost income
Canceling a gym membership
Reducing dining out
The Cob family wants to move to a larger apartment. The apartment costs $1,500 a month. They currently earn take-home pay of $4,000. Can they afford the larger apartment on their budget?
yes
no
Which of the following is the last step in creating a personal financial plan?
Creating financial goals
Balancing income and expenses
Implementing the budget
Revising the plan
Which of the following refers to personal belongings which have value?
Net worth
Liabilities
Assets
Net profit
Which type of people likes to plan for the future and are prepared for any type of financial situation?
Risk takers
Security seekers
Savers
Spenders
Which of the following is considered to be a short-term goal?
Saving for a family vacation
Saving for a college education
Starting a new career
Saving for a retirement fund
Which of the following is an example of a personal asset?
Mortgage
Cash
Rent
Credit card balance
Which of the following refers to individuals who do not consider money as a necessity and do not have much of an opinion on money?
Flyers
Risk takers
Spenders
Security seekers
Which of the following is considered to be a long-term financial goal?
Saving for a retirement fund
Paying a specific amount on a credit card bill
Buying a new car
Saving for a family vacation
Which step of the financial planning process involves devising strategies to help accomplish financial goals?
Finalizing the plan
Identifying courses of action
Determining financial situation
Reviewing the plan
An individual has total assets of $120,000 and total liabilities of $80,000. What is his net worth?
$30,000
$40,000
$50,000
$60,000
What does “A” represent in SMART goal setting practices?
Achieved
Adaptable
Attainable
Analyzed
Which of the following is NOT a credit report mistake which can occur?
Incorrect payment status
Misinformation of personal records
Outdated information
Recent public records
Which of the following provides international banking to multinational corporations?
Merchant bank
Peer-to-peer lending
Interest banking
Federal bank
Which of the following types of loan is issued when the borrower promises an asset of equal or higher value for the loan?
Interest loan
Pay day loan
Peer-to-peer loan
Collateralized loan
Which of the following is an example of revolving credit?
Student loan
Credit card
Mortgage
Auto loan
Which of the following credit scores are considered fair?
630 to 689
Above 720
690 to 719
Below 600
Which of the following is NOT considered a bad borrowing habit?
Failing to budget
Reviewing debt periodically
Ignoring credit reports
Spending more than can be earned
7 of 10
Items
Which of the following requires the borrower to offer a securement to the lender, in case they do not repay the loan?
Credit card
Collateral
Paycheck
Character
Which of the following is NOT a way to reduce the borrowing cost of a loan?
Shopping around for a low interest rate
Shortening the length of term
Making a lower principal payment
Putting down a higher down payment
Which of the following is also known as social lending or crowd lending?
Collateral
Peer-to-peer lending
Pay day lending
Title loans
Which of the following is the first step of the borrowing process?
Selecting the right loan program
Applying for a loan
Determining the amount to borrow
Processing the loan
Raegan Sisemore said consumer protection laws for vehicles are applied when a car has which type of problem?
Electronic problem
Engine problem
Aesthetic problem
Reoccurring problem
Why might Joel want a shorter auto loan term?
Monthly payments will be lower
He will not need a down payment
Insurance will be cheaper
The total cost of the loan will be lower
Which of the following is NOT a variable necessary to calculate a car budget according to the formula provided in the presentation?
Down payment
Tax rate
Insurance rate
Trade-in value
Which of the following is a service supplying vehicle title records and damage reports?
CarMax®
Consumer Reports®
Carfax®
Kelley Blue Book®
MSRP stands for which of the following?
Mandated sale risk procedure
Minimum standard remote payment
Manufacturer's suggested retail price
Most salient responsible pledge
Which of the following is the term often used to describe a defective vehicle?
Lemon
Peach
Rotten apple
Prune
Which of the following is NOT a factor considered when determining your auto insurance rate?
Income
Age
Type of vehicle
Gender
Which of the following is the term used to describe the approximate price the dealer paid the manufacturer for a new vehicle?
True market value
Invoice price
MSRP
Out-the-door price
If you are not completely satisfied with a vehicle after examining and test-driving it, the presentation recommends doing which of the following?
Purchase it anyway
Ask the salesperson to show you other similar cars
Insist on getting a discount
Walk away to think about it and do more research
When the presentation recommends asking the salesperson about any additional fees, how does it recommend phrasing the question?
What is my total invoice?
What is my out-the-door price?
What is the compounded price?
What is the true total?
Lenders judge your ability to borrow based on which of the following?
Age, gender and location
Education, income and family size
Income-to-age ratio
Debt-to-income ratio
Most recommend having a down payment equal to what percentage of the home price?
5 percent
10 percent
20 percent
25 percent
The presentation recommends bringing which of the following to a house when looking at it with your real estate agent?
Everyone who will live in the house
A tape measurer
A camera
Someone who has bought a house before
John Darden said one common mistake home buyers make is hiring which of the following?
A professional home inspector
An escrow lawyer
A friend or relative as a real estate agent
A personal home shopper
5 of 10
Items
In addition to making sure a home meets your needs, you should also check which of the following?
The home qualifies for government support
The home is a good investment
The home's seller is easy to work with
The home will incorporate amortization
When house hunting, the presentation recommends limiting the homes you look at to which of the following?
Only homes in your budget
Only homes listed by your real estate agent
Only newer homes
Only fixer-uppers
Which type of skills is recommended you have before buying a home?
Basic home repair skills
Painting skills
Public speaking skills
Money-management skills
What does the presentation recommend you do if you find a home fitting your needs and budget?
Continue looking for a few days
Stop searching
Revisit your three favorites
Show the house to your parents
John Darden said a buyer may be able to negotiate to get the seller to pay for which of the following?
Down payment
Home inspection
Closing costs
Homeowners insurance
According to the presentation, most sellers will only accept an offer from a buyer with which of the following?
The same real estate agent as the seller
An offer more than the asking price
An FHA or VA loan
A pre-approval letter
Which of the following is an amount of money which can be offset against a tax liability owed to the government?
Tax credit
Tax deduction
Tax bracket
Tax exemption
Which of the following is a type of mutual fund which invests only in low-risk short-term securities?
Money market fund
Certificate of deposit
High-yield bank account
401K plan
Which of the following is the total amount of tax owed by an individual to a taxing authority such as the IRS?
Tax break
Tax liability
Tax bracket
Tax exemption
Which of the following is an itemized summary of the expected income and expenses for a defined period of time such as a month?
Balance sheet
Budget
Net worth
Equity
Which of the following allows employees to set aside money before taxes in a personal account used for qualified health care expenses?
Life insurance
401K
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Which of the following is a risk management technique which places a portfolio of assets into a wide variety of investments with different risk profiles?
Appreciation
Investment
Compounding
Diversification
Which of the following allows customers to have their paycheck electronically deposited directly into their account?
Deposit slip
Direct deposit
Online payment
Electronic withdrawal
Which of the following is a portion of ownership in a single corporation?
Mutual fund
Capital
Stock
Bond
Which of the following is an expense which can vary in amount from month to month?
Estimated expense
Variable expense
Fixed expense
Equity expenses
Which of the following is an example of a tangible asset?
Trademark
Patent
Copyright
Bond
Which loan should someone payoff first?
Loan with the smallest balance
Loan with the lowest interest rate
Loan with the largest balance
Loan with the highest interest rate
Which of the following is an example of revolving credit?
Mortgage
Credit card
Auto loan
Loan
Which of the following is the most common type of mortgage?
Adjustable-rate mortgage
FHA loan
Reverse mortgage
Fixed-rate mortgage
Which of the following types of tax deductions allows the taxpayer to list certain expenses for the year such as property tax, medical expenses, charitable donations and unreimbursed business expenses?
Medical deduction
Itemized deduction
Standard deduction
Charitable deduction
Which of the following is a line of credit issued to customers to cover checks or debits which have exceeded the amount in their account?
Overdraft protection
ATM
Cash flow budgeting
Debt restructuring
Which of the following equations calculates net pay?
Gross pay - deductions = net pay
Deductions - gross pay = net pay
Withholdings + tax deductions = net pay
Deductions + taxes paid = net pay
Which of the following loan/credit types requires a lien on an asset of the borrower as a guarantee?
Collateralized loan
Installment credit
Revolving credit
Unsecured credit
Which of the following is a summary of a bank account’s financial transactions which have occurred over a given period of time?
Bank statement
Net worth statement
Liabilities report
Certificate of deposit
Which of the following types of interest rate fluctuates over time as market interest rates change?
Irregular
Fixed
Variable
Annual
Which of the following is the process of paying off a loan over time with regular, equal payments?
Revolving payments
Collateral
Capacity
Amortization
How much would a $10,000 deposit earn after three years assuming a five percent annual compound interest rate?
$1,250.00
$1,500.00
$1,576.25
$2,576.25
Morgan and Jaron were recently married. They have set a goal to save up for a down payment to purchase a house in seven years. Which of the following types of financial goals has been set?
Long-term goal
Intermediate-term goal
Life goal
Short-term goal
