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WorksheetsPersonal Finance Final
Total questions: 74
Worksheet time: 44mins
A cover letter gives a potential employer
the reason you want a particular job.
the highlights of your skills and abilities
a summary of your qualifications
a year by year outline of your experience
A credit bureau is required to follow reasonable procedures to make sure that
creditors extend credit to retirees
eligible borrowers on public assistance receive credit
banks avoid the practice of redlining
the information in a person's file is correct
A drawback of paying on credit is having
additional fees
more interest on savings
CD players
automobiles
A good budget has all the characteristics EXCEPT
inaccessibility
flexibility
practicality
careful planning
A higher interest rate is usually the trade-off for a
minimum down payment
secured loan
short-term loan
simple interest loan
A pension plan is
plan for maternity leave
plan for increases in pay
retirement plan funded in part by employers
free life insurance policy
A savings option many employers offer is
paying interest on employees' savings
sending employees' children through college
writing a check for employees' savings accounts
putting paycheck deductions in employees' retirement funds
An example of current liability is
a car loan
taxes
a mortgage
a student loan
An example of a liquid asset is
savings account
bond
retirement account
house
An example of a short term investment strategy is
the buy-and-hold technique
buying stock on margin
dollar cost averaging
a dividend reinvestment plan
An example of variable expense is
cable television charges
bus fare to school or work
insurance premiums
electric bills
An example of open-end credit is a(n)
mortgage
automobile loan
installment loan
a credit card charge
Better Business Bureaus handle
class-action lawsuits
complaints against local merchants
potentially unsafe products
standards for chemicals, cosmetics, and medical devices
Compared with commercial banks, credit unions generally offer
higher interest rates on loans
fewer financial services
higher interest on savings
lower fees and loan rates
By law an employee must pay for a portion of
child care
Social Security
fitness programs
legal assistance
Credit card holders are known as convenience users when they
pay off their balances each month
carry balances beyond the grace period
pay finance charges
carry smart cards
Credit cards allow you to
spend only the amount in your account
borrow money for a short term
protect your checks from thieves
transfer money between accounts online
Interest earned on previously earned interest is called compounding or
future value computations
economics
doubling down
inflation
Financial plans that are more than five years off are called
opportunity plans
long-term goals
intermediate goals
attainable goals
High interest rates are likely to reduce employment opportunities in
food services
construction
teaching
healthcare
If the regular rate of pay is $6.00 an hour and overtime pay is 1 1/2 times the regular rate, what is the gross pay for a 47 hour workweek?
$282
$423
$240
303
In a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the debtor usually gets to
keep most of his or her property
discontinue alimony payments
avoid paying debts arising from fraud
stop payments on educational loans
In which kind of savings plan does the interest rate vary from month to month?
regular savings
certificate of deposit
money market
U.S. Savings Bonds
Income tax returns are due to the IRS no later than
April 15
January 1
December 31
March 15
One use of discretionary funds in spending is
groceries
transportation
videos
medication
Products ofter purchased using price negotiations are
shampoos
swimsuits
CD players
automobiles
Purchasing a variety of investments is known as
Investment return
diversification
Liquidity
financial stability
Spending, saving, and investing to have the kind of life you want and financial security can be achieved by
Regulating Inflation
discussing your financial situation with a friend
personal financial planning
paying interest
If you deposit $100 in an account with an annual interest rate of 6 percent compounded monthly, after 12 months you will have
$618
$6
$106
$106.18
Stock that has steady earnings and continues paying dividends even during economic declines is known as
cyclical stock
defensive stock
growth stock
small cap stock
The amount borrowed is called
credit
principle
capital
interest
The amount of goods and services for sale is called
demand
economy
supply
reserve
The Consumer Credit Counseling Service offers to
supervise debt repayment plans
help debtors declare bankruptcy
grant money for repaying debts
erase legitimate debts that consumers owe
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insures depositors against losing their money in the case of a _____.
lost debit card
death in the family
bank failure
stolen paycheck
The first step in planning a budget is _____.
budgeting for savings
setting financial goals
estimating income
listing fixed expenses
The total dollar amount you pay to use credit is the ____.
debt payment-to-income ratio
finance charge
term of the loan
annual percentage rate
The trade-off made by making one choice instead of another is commonly referred to as a(n)_____.
economic choice
trade decision
personal preference
opportunity cost
The ways in which people make, distribute, and use their goods and services is called the _____.
economy
wealth-watch
short-term goals
opportunity cost
To earn high interest rates on a certificate of deposit, you must accept all the following limitations EXCEPT ____.
leaving money in for the term of the deposit
completing a monthly bank reconciliation
depositing a minimum amount
paying a penalty when money is withdrawn early
When all deductions are taken out of gross pay, the amount left is known as
overtime
regular wages
salary
net pay
When shopping, avoid _____.
impulse buying
comparing prices
making a list
store brand products
Which of the "five C's of credit" require that a person's assets exceed his or her liabilities?
capital
capacity
collateral
character
Which of the following acts gave us the minimum wage?
Taft-Hartley Act
Fair Labor Standards Act
Fair Credit Reporting Act
Social Security Act
Which of the following debts is not erased by bankruptcy?
hospital bills
mortgage payments
credit card purchases
student loans
Which of the following financial services is best suited for saving money over a period of years?
checking account
certificate of deposit
mortgage loan
demand deposit
Which of the four basic automobile coverages is usually required by state law?
comprehensive
liability
personal injury protection
collision
You will earn a higher interest rate when you ____.
recharge a stored-value card
open a savings account
use an ATM
buy a certificate of deposit
Your net worth goes up when you ____
withdraw money from your savings
payoff previous debts
spend more than you earn
borrow money to pay a deficit
A bear market and a cow market are ways to describe how the economy is doing in relation to stocks.
True
False
A bear market occurs when investors are pessimistic about the economy.
True
False
A deposit is refundable, while a fee is not refundable.
True
False
All financial insitutions have insurance with the FDIC.
True
False
Bankruptcy does not relieve a debtor of all kinds of debt.
True
False
Both spouses are liable in a joint income tax return, even though one may not have had any income.
True
False
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you will ever make.
True
False
Complaints of discrimination in employment may be filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
True
False
During an initial interview it is considered appropriate to discuss salary and pay offered at the job.
True
False
Employers sometimes look at credit bureaus when making decisions to hire employees.
True
False
For investment purposes, collectibles represent a good return and high liquidity.
True
False
If you miss one credit card payment then the credit card company can raise your interest rate.
True
False
Insolvency happens when the total of your liabilities is greater than your assets.
True
False
It is important to contribute money to a retirement account, like a 401k even if you have a company pension plan
True
False
More interest is paid on a loan at the beginning of the loan instead of the end of the loan.
True
False
Mutual funds are not a good way to diversify your investments.
True
False
Overdrawing your account is when you do not have sufficient funds in it to cover checks written or debit card purchases made.
True
False
Paying your bills when they are due can decrease your credit score.
True
False
Stocks are less risky than Certificate of Deposits.
True
False
Take-home pay is equal to your salary.
True
False
The earlier you start investing the more money you will have at retirement due to compound interest
True
False
The formula to figure out interest is Principal x Rate x Time = Interest.
True
False
The major function of labor unions is collective bargaining on behalf of members.
True
False
Unemployment compensation is available to workers who are laid off or fired or who quit their jobs.
True
False
Workers compensation is available for work-related accident and injury claims.
True
False
You should always read the fine print on a credit card statement.
True
False
