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WorksheetsAdvanced Personal Finance Final Exam Study Guide
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 5hrs 0mins
Principal × Rate = Interest.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a way to limit the amount of income tax you owe?
tax-deferred investments
home ownership
tax-exempt investments
filing your taxes online
Common taxes on purchases are sales tax and gift tax.
True
False
The person named in a life insurance policy to receive benefits.
exemption
credit rating
regular account
dependent
beneficiary
These stockholders have voting rights in a corporation.
exemption
dependent
common stockholders
credit rating
regular account
An endorsement that allows you to transfer a check to another person.
credit rating
regular account
exemption
full endorsement
dependent
A person's reputation for paying bills on time.
exemption
regular account
restrictive endorsement
dependent
credit rating
A person who must rely on another for financial support.
dependent
credit rating
exemption
regular account
restrictive endorsement
Results from wages, salary, commission, fees, tips, and bonuses.
dependent
earned income
credit rating
exemption
regular account
A tax deduction for the taxpayer, a spouse, and each dependent.
restrictive endorsement
dependent
regular account
exemption
credit rating
A type of charge account that requires customers to make full payment within a stated period.
exemption
credit rating
dependent
restrictive endorsement
regular account
An endorsement that limits the use of the check to the purpose given in the endorsement.
exemption
restrictive endorsement
dependent
regular account
credit rating
Document showing the debts you owe, how much you use credit, and whether you pay your debts on time.
dependent
credit rating
regular account
exemption
credit report
A variable life insurance policy
has no guaranteed cash value.
always has a lower death benefit than cash value.
is the least expensive form of term life insurance.
has variable premiums.
A credit report is a report that summarizes your current financial condition, acknowledges your financial needs, and sets a direction for your future financial activities.
True
False
Estate planning involves the accumulation and management of property during one's lifetime and distribution of one's property at death.
True
False
The most common way for a bank to be organized is as a
mutual savings bank.
savings and loan association.
commercial bank.
credit union.
The interest rate on this type of mortgage is raised or lowered occasionally depending on the current interest rate charged by lenders.
assessed-rate mortgage
fixed-rate mortgage
adjustable-rate mortgage
limited-time mortgage
Usually, the safest investments have the lowest yields.
True
False
The first step someone with credit problems should consider is filing for bankruptcy.
True
False
All of the following are good check-writing habits EXCEPT
write checks in ink.
void checks on which you make errors.
postdate all checks.
always fill in the amount.
Which of the following is probably the SAFEST savings/investment choice?
growth mutual fund
municipal bond
precious metals
U.S. savings bond
This federal agency sets quality standards for farm products.
Better Business Bureau
Consumers Union
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Federal Trade Commission
Wise consumers always understand their needs and wants before they buy.
True
False
Bodily injury liability insurance protects a driver from claims resulting from injuries or deaths for which the insured is at fault.
True
False
Items of value are called liabilities.
True
False
The difference between your personal assets and your personal liabilities is your
net worth.
net income.
cash outflow.
cash inflow.
Revolving accounts
usually have very low finance charges.
make overspending easy.
have become less popular over the past 20 years.
require the entire debt to be paid off each month.
A sales clerk gave Gary too much change back with his purchase. Gary noticed it, but kept the extra money. Which consumer responsibility has Gary violated?
being reasonable
being honest
being informed
being active
Class-action courts help consumers resolve cases involving small amounts of money.
True
False
The value of the property insured has little influence on homeowner's insurance premiums.
True
False
These laws often prohibit drivers from getting a driver's license without proof of required insurance coverage.
no-fault insurance laws
compulsory insurance laws
financial responsibility laws
assigned-risk laws
An endorsement that consists of only the endorser's name.
promotional rate
blank endorsement
single-payment loan
pension
preferred stockholders
These stockholders are paid their dividends before other stockholders.
preferred stockholders
promotional rate
single-payment loan
blank endorsement
pension
Type of sale used to eliminate merchandise that stores no longer wish to carry.
single-payment loan
promotional rate
clearance sale
blank endorsement
preferred stockholders
A type of credit in which customers pay nothing until the end of the loan period.
promotional rate
blank endorsement
pension
preferred stockholders
single-payment loan
The amount of insurance coverage that was originally purchased and that will be paid upon the death of the insured.
preferred stockholders
single-payment loan
blank endorsement
promotional rate
face value
Budget category that would include items such as medical expenses and health insurance.
health and personal care
promotional rate
single-payment loan
preferred stockholders
blank endorsement
Type of sale in which regular merchandise is sold with short-term price reductions.
blank endorsement
preferred stockholders
single-payment loan
pension
promotional rate
A series of regular payments made to a retired worker under an organized plan.
single-payment loan
blank endorsement
preferred stockholders
promotional rate
pension
The amount of money that an insurance company will pay if the policyholder decides the insurance is no longer needed.
single-payment loan
blank endorsement
preferred stockholders
promotional rate
cash value
A type of charge account that requires customers to make payments of a fixed amount over several months.
preferred stockholders
single-payment loan
budget account
blank endorsement
promotional rate
A W-2 form is a summary of a worker's earnings for the previous year and the amounts that have been deducted for taxes.
True
False
Credit is the privilege of using someone else's money for a period of time.
True
False
Except for certain retirement accounts, the FDIC insures all savings accounts in the same name at a bank up to $1,000,000.
True
False
The percentage of money earned on your savings or investment over a year is called the
yield.
liquidity.
market value.
price-earnings ratio.
The types of taxes you pay and how much you pay is related to where you live, how much money you earn, and
the amount of education you have.
your employment history.
the kind of vehicle you drive.
how you spend and save your money.
The deductible clause in health insurance discourages the filing of minor claims.
True
False
Clearing refers to the paying of checks among different banks.
True
False
With some loans, the lender adds the amount of the interest to the amount you borrow. You then sign a(n) _____ for the total amount.
loan contract
bond
installment note
promissory note
This savings plan allows you to earn a higher rate than a regular savings account, but you must leave the money on deposit for a specified period.
investment account
money market account
passbook account
certificate of deposit
When you open a checking account for the first time, you will sign a
deposit slip.
signature card.
bank statement.
reconciliation form.
The over-the-counter market is a network where securities transactions occur using telephones and computers rather than on an exchange.
True
False
This law limits your liability to $50 for unauthorized credit card purchases made prior to notifying the card issuer.
Fair Credit Billing Act
Truth-in-Lending Law of 1968
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Equal Credit Opportunity Act
The decrease in value of property due to use or age is called
loss.
depreciation.
hazards.
peril.
A down payment is a payment of part of the purchase price.
True
False
An example of fraud would be a salesperson telling a customer, "This is the best car on the market today."
True
False
Good money management begins with an understanding of your current financial status.
True
False
Which of the following is a variable expense?
mortgage payment
food
insurance premiums
rent
The legal process of reducing or eliminating an amount owed is called
debt repayment plan.
insolvency.
bankruptcy.
liquidation.
