WorksheetsPersonal Finance - Chapters 1&2
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Four Basic Parts of a Budget
Income, Giving, Saving, and Spending
Income, Investing, Saving, and Spending
Income, Giving, Saving, and Investing
Income, Giving, Spending, and Borrowing
Net Income
what a person earns before any deductions
what a person earns after payroll taxes and other deductions are taken out; often referred to as take-home pay
the total revenue generated by a business
the amount of money spent on living expenses
The 5th Foundation of Personal Finance
Save for retirement
Build wealth and give
Invest in stocks
Pay off debt
Gross Income
the amount you earn after taxes and other payroll deductions
the total revenue generated by a business
the amount you earn before taxes and other payroll deductions
the net income after all expenses are deducted
Debt
money owed to another person or company
a type of investment
a financial asset
a government grant
Interest Rate
the percentage of principal charged by the lender for use of its money
the total amount of money borrowed
the fee paid to a financial advisor
the rate at which a bank lends money to other banks
The 2nd Foundation of Personal Finance
Get out and stay out of debt
Invest in the stock market
Save for retirement
Buy a new car
Consumer
a person or organization that uses a product or service
a type of product that is sold to businesses
a service that is provided to customers
a marketing strategy to attract buyers
Variable Expense
expense that remains constant every month
expense that varies in dollar amount from month to month but that you can expect to have every month
expense that is only incurred once a year
expense that is not predictable and can vary greatly
Income
money received for work, as a gift, or through investments
a type of tax paid on earnings
a loan taken from a bank
the total value of assets owned
Personal Finance
all the financial decisions an individual or family must make in order to earn, budget, save, spend, and give money over time
A method of investing in stocks and bonds
A strategy for reducing debt and increasing savings
A plan for retirement savings only
Positive Net Worth
the dollar value of a person's assets is greater than the dollar value of their liabilities
the dollar value of a person's liabilities is greater than the dollar value of their assets
the total value of a person's assets and liabilities is zero
the dollar value of a person's assets equals their liabilities
Financial Plan
a strategy for managing daily expenses
a plan of action that allows a person to meet not only their immediate needs but also their long-term goals
a method for tracking investments
a budget for short-term savings
Budget
a written plan for giving, saving, and spending
a financial statement of income and expenses
a method for tracking personal investments
a strategy for reducing debt
Credit
the granting of a loan and the creation of debt; any form of deferred payment
a type of investment that guarantees returns
a method of saving money for future use
a financial term for borrowing without interest
Fixed Expense
expense that varies each month
expense that remains the same from month to month
expense that is only incurred annually
expense that can be easily changed
Paycheck to Paycheck
an expression used to describe a person or household whose monthly income is devoted to expenses and has little to no savings
a financial strategy to maximize savings and investments
a budgeting method that allows for excess spending
a term for receiving a salary without any deductions
Asset
anything that is owned by an individual, including money in the bank or investments
a type of liability that represents an obligation
an item that depreciates in value over time
cash flow that is generated from investments
Interest
the additional cost a lender charges for borrowing their money
a fee paid for the use of someone else's property
the amount of money earned on an investment
a penalty for late payment of a loan
The 1st Foundation of Personal Finance
Save a $500 emergency fund
Invest in stocks
Pay off all debts
Create a budget
