WorksheetsBASICS OF FINANCIAL PLANNING
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
1. Identify the Plan
This type of financial plan ensures a comfortable life post-retirement.
Emergency fund
Retirement Planning
Assessment plan
Comfort Fund
2. Set a SMART Goal
A financial goal should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound.
Question: What does the "T" in SMART stand for?
Time Bound
Title
Technical
Typical
Experts recommend setting aside 3-6 months' worth of expenses.
Question: What is this fund called?
Retirement Fund
Health Fund
Emergency Fund
Financial Fund
A popular budgeting rule is the "50/30/20" rule.
Question: What percentage is allocated for savings in this rule?
50
30
20
100
Money today is worth more than the same amount in the future.
Question: What is the term for calculating the future value of a present sum of money?
Appreciated Value
Future Value
Present Value
Annuity
This financial instrument represents ownership in a company and offers higher returns at higher risks.
Question: What is it called?
Commercial Paper
Equity
Bonds
Treasury Bill
7. Risk Coverage
This type of financial product helps protect you against unforeseen health-related expenses.
Options
Life Insurance
Health Insurance
Swaps
If you are saving to buy a house in 5 years, this is an example of what type of goal?
Long Term Goal
Medium Term Goal
Short Term Goal
Five yearly goals
Albert Einstein called it the 8th wonder of the world.
Question: What is this magical financial concept?
Compounding
Retirement Planning
Time bound
Education Plan
10. Debt Management
This ratio compares your monthly debt payments to your monthly income.
Question: What is this ratio called?
Profit to Expense
Expense to Profit
Loan to Liability
Debt to Income
This section of the Income Tax Act in India allows deductions for investments in ELSS, PPF, and NSC.
Question: Name the section.
80 C
80 D
80 CC
80 D
The higher the risk, the higher the potential returns.
Question: What is the term for this concept in finance?
Asset Allocation
Risk Minimization
Risk Return Trade Off
Return Maximization
Investing in a mix of equity, debt, and cash is an example of this practice.
Clue: It balances risk and reward.
Money management
Asset Allocation
Debt management
Cash Allocation
This financial product helps parents save for their children's education.
Health Care Plan
parents' plan
Education Plan
Future Plan
Retirement Contribution
A retirement savings plan where both the employer and employee contribute a specific percentage of the employee's salary.
Question: What is this plan commonly known as?
Future Funds
Employee Provident Fund
Employer Provident Fund
Exchange Traded Funds
