WorksheetsChapter 1 Test
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Banks got into the credit business before 1920 because charging exceptionally high interest rates was legal.
True
False
You should always make sure you have a…
Budget
Credit line
Direct deposit
Credit card
To gain an understanding of your personal finances, you should know . . .
Your financial goals
Where you stand financially, how much income you have, what goals you want to set, and how you’ll reach those goals
How much income you have
Your investment portfolio and your financial advisors’ contact information
What is The First Foundation?
Pay cash for college.
Build wealth and give.
Save a $500 emergency fund.
Open a checking account.
Being a spender has many more positives than being a saver.
True
False
Personal finance is all the financial decisions a(n) ____________ must make in order to earn, budget, save, spend, and give money over time.
Individual or family
Company or organization
Individual or company
Bank
Avoiding debt can give you financial peace and a sense of hope for the future.
True
False
After World War I, the demand for products increased, and people began getting credit without loan sharks. Because of this, credit...
Started to become more socially acceptable
Increased so rapidly, loan sharks became obsolete
Was offered at even higher interest rates by loan sharks
Was devalued in the marketplace
A money principle to keep in mind is to live on ___________ you make.
Exactly 20% below what
More than
The same as
Less than
To know your net worth, subtract your liabilities from your ______.
Other liabilities
Net income
Previous net worth
Assets
What is financial literacy?
The content provided in bank statements for consumers
The knowledge and skill base necessary for people to be informed consumers and manage their finances effectively
The curriculum provided to college students about finances for their degrees
The skills to read financial documents for personal finance classes, goals, and statements
What is the best way to avoid running out of money too quickly?
You can make it a habit to plan and set goals for your money.
You can avoid making any purchases for the next 30 days.
You can put your money in a safe place, like a bank, and not spend it.
You can invest in college.
It is possible to pay for college with cash.
True
False
An important money principle to consider is that you should _________ and __________ your money.
Save, Invest
Splurge & Spend
Waste & Gamble
Hide & Horde
If your assets total more than your liabilities, you will have a(n) net worth.
Negative
Equal
Positive
Unknown
What are The Five Foundations?
$500 for Emergencies, Get out of Debt & Stay out of Debt, Cash for Car, Cash for College, & Build wealth and give.
$10 in my pocket, 5 maxed out credit cards, brand new truck with payments I can't afford, Live paycheck to paycheck.
Who needs an emergency fund, carry multiple credit cards with maxed-out limits, Fancy Coffee Fund, Collect debt like trading cards and proudly display them on your fridge, Spend now, worry never!
Who cares!
Your money personality impacts . . .
Your understanding of bank transactions
How you handle money
Your financial literacy level
What you plan for as an adult
You are either only a natural saver or a natural spender. You cannot have a balance of both.
True
False
In 1972, what association made borrowing money to attend college much easier than it had been?
The Student Loan Marketing Association (SLMA)
The Student Loan Approval Association (SLAA)
The Federal Student Approval Association (FSAA)
The Student Federal Funding Association (SFFA)
Without any debt, you can be outrageously _____________ .
Selfish
Generous
Cautious
Thrifty
When you set financial goals, they should be . . .
Timely, bank-based, specific, and yours
Specific, measurable, time-sensitive, yours, and written (SMART goal)
Specific and measurable
Only time-sensitive
As a single adult, you should . . .
Keep managing your money as a priority
Have an accountability partner you trust somewhat
Beware of planned and budgeted buying
Seek a financial counselor or advisor by age 25
Personal finance is 20% (a) and 80% (b) .
Head knowledge
Behavior
Cause
Reactions
A financial goal takes up to two years to reach. A. Five-level B. Short-term C. Medium-term D. Long-term
Short-term
Medium-term
Long-term
Five-level
What is The Fifth Foundation?
Pay cash for your car.
Get out and stay out of debt.
Find a financial professional.
Build wealth and give.
Personal finance is dependent upon your behavior because:
it is influenced by external factors only.
it is solely determined by your income.
it is shaped by your spending and saving habits.
it is not affected by personal choices.
How are assets and liabilities connected to net worth?
Net worth is the sum of assets and liabilities.
Net worth is the difference between assets and liabilities.
Net worth is the product of assets and liabilities.
Net worth is unrelated to assets and liabilities.
What is financial literacy?
The ability to understand and effectively use various financial skills, including personal financial management, budgeting, and investing.
A type of literacy that involves reading financial documents.
The study of economics and financial markets.
A course taught in schools about money.
Being aware of whether you are a saver or a spender is important because it helps you:
Plan your finances better
Ignore your spending habits
Spend more money
Avoid saving money
Your money personality affects your spending behavior. Which of the following best explains this relationship?
It determines your spending habits and financial decisions.
It has no impact on how you manage money.
It only affects your long-term financial planning.
It is unrelated to your saving and investing strategies.
