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Financial Literacy Final Study Guide- Spring 2026

Total questions: 95

Worksheet time: 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

________ is a fee charged for using borrowed money for a purchase.

a)

interest

b)

deposit

c)

salary

d)

dividend

2.

A(n) ________ is anything you own that has value.

a)

asset

b)

liability

c)

expense

d)

income

3.

________ means having the knowledge and skills to manage your personal finances.

a)

financial literacy

b)

economic inflation

c)

market speculation

d)

tax evasion

4.

________ relates to all of the different money decisions you make each day.

a)

personal finance

b)

corporate law

c)

environmental science

d)

physical education

5.

Taxes and withholdings impact your ________, which is the amount of money you take home in your paycheck.

a)

net income

b)

gross income

c)

taxable income

d)

total earnings

6.

A __________ is the same from month to month.

a)

fixed expense

b)

variable expense

c)

unexpected expense

d)

occasional expense

7.

The cost of your gas and groceries is considered a ___________.

a)

variable expense

b)

fixed income

c)

capital gain

d)

investment

8.

To budget with a(n) ____________, prioritize expenses from the most to least important so your most important expenses are covered first.

a)

irregular income

b)

fixed income

c)

monthly allowance

d)

annual bonus

9.

What's the first priority under "expenses" when creating your monthly budget?

a)

giving

b)

entertainment

c)

travel

d)

shopping

10.

What's it called when you make money on the percentage of the total sales you make?

a)

commission

b)

salary

c)

bonus

d)

stipend

11.

________ is when someone else uses your personal information to commit fraud.

a)

identity theft

b)

phishing

c)

hacking

d)

password sharing

12.

12. Student loans you take out to pay for college are almost impossible to ________.

a)

bankrupt

b)

repay

c)

avoid

d)

consolidate

13.

A ________ is the first thing you need to have so you can develop power over purchase.

a)

budget

b)

receipt

c)

coupon

d)

invoice

14.

In order to qualify for student aid, a student and their parent(s) must complete the ________ every year the student is in college.

a)

FAFSA

b)

SAT

c)

ACT

d)

CSS Profile

15.

A(n) ________ is when you receive financial aid that is based on your achievements.

a)

scholarship

b)

loan

c)

grant

d)

work-study

16.

________ typically have lower interest rates than those offered by private lenders.

a)

federal student loans

b)

payday loans

c)

credit cards

d)

auto title loans

17.

A(n) ________ is financial aid that's based on a student's financial need and usually doesn't need to be paid back.

a)

grant

b)

loan

c)

scholarship

d)

work-study

18.

A great alternative to a four-year college, and one that could save you a bunch of money, would be to go to a two-year ________.

a)

community college

b)

university

c)

high school

d)

trade school

19.

Most jobs will want a copy of your ________ before interviewing you.

a)

resume

b)

textbook

c)

calculator

d)

lunch

20.

20. ____________ are personality traits that either come naturally to you or are developed over time.

a)

soft skills

b)

technical skills

c)

physical abilities

d)

academic degrees

21.

__________ insurance protects you from paying for damages to your car in a collision.

a)

collision

b)

comprehensive

c)

liability

d)

life

22.

__________ insurance covers loss to your personal items, but not the building.

a)

renter's

b)

auto

c)

health

d)

life

23.

You can save money on life insurance by getting a(n) __________ policy.

a)

term life

b)

whole life

c)

universal life

d)

variable life

24.

The money you pay each month for health insurance is your __________.

a)

premium

b)

deductible

c)

copay

d)

claim

25.

Each year, taxpayers submit a(n) __________ to the IRS with the goal of getting as close to zero as possible.

a)

tax return

b)

bank statement

c)

paycheck

d)

loan application

26.

Your __________ is the amount you have to pay before insurance pays.

a)

deductible

b)

premium

c)

copayment

d)

coverage

27.

The purpose of __________ is to transfer financial risk.

a)

insurance

b)

investment

c)

savings

d)

taxation

28.

The 12-month period used for reporting financial activity is known as a(n) __________.

a)

fiscal year

b)

calendar month

c)

quarterly cycle

d)

business week

29.

The taxes you pay for snacks and other items at a gas station are an example of __________.

a)

sales tax

b)

income tax

c)

property tax

d)

excise tax

30.

April 15th of every year is the usual deadline to file your taxes. It is also called __________.

a)

tax day

b)

pay day

c)

holiday

d)

refund day

31.

An apartment lease is a ________ for a set period of time.

a)

legal contract

b)

verbal agreement

c)

temporary job

d)

personal favor

32.

The S&P 500 is one example of a(n) ______.

a)

stock market index

b)

mutual fund

c)

government bond

d)

commodity

33.

The total amount still owed on a house is the ______.

a)

mortgage principal

b)

down payment

c)

property tax

d)

home equity

34.

______ is the difference between what a house is worth and what is still owed on it.

a)

equity

b)

interest

c)

principal

d)

depreciation

35.

______ refers to the average amount needed for housing, food, clothes, and other goods and services.

a)

cost of living

b)

gross income

c)

net worth

d)

interest rate

36.

Preparing a will is just one aspect of effective ______.

a)

estate planning

b)

tax filing

c)

retirement planning

d)

budgeting

37.

A(n) _____ is a payout of net profits from a company to shareholders.

a)

dividend

b)

bond

c)

warrant

d)

option

38.

______ means you pay someone else each month for a place to live.

a)

renting

b)

buying

c)

borrowing

d)

selling

39.

Cash in the bank savings account is a good example of a(n) ________.

a)

liquid asset

b)

fixed asset

c)

intangible asset

d)

current liability

40.

An extended time of falling stock values is ______.

a)

bear market

b)

bull market

c)

stock split

d)

dividend

41.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a predatory lender?

a)

pawn shop

b)

payday lender

c)

credit union

d)

car title lender

42.

When you compare your spending records with records from the bank, you are ________ your account.

a)

overdrafting

b)
reconciling
c)

unbank

d)

balancing

43.

Using a(n) ________ is one way you can track your spending, deposits, and transfers.

a)
checking account
b)

overdraft protection

c)

direct deposit

d)

overdraft fee

44.

Which bank service would typically offer the highest interest rate?

a)

checking account

b)

basic savings account

c)

money market account

d)

certificate of deposit

45.

Setting up is the best way to make sure your paycheck makes it to your bank account safely.

a)

overdraft protection

b)

Retail banks

c)

credit unions

d)
direct deposit
46.

What is the First Foundation?

a)

Pay cash for college

b)

Build wealth and give

c)

Save a $500 emergency fund

d)

Open a checking account

47.

A money principle to keep in mind is to live on ________ than you make.

a)

exactly 20% below what

b)

more than

c)

the same as

d)
less than
48.

If your assets total more than your liabilities, you will have a(n) ________ net worth.

a)

negative

b)

equal

c)
positive
d)

unknown

49.

How often should you create a budget?

a)

daily

b)

weekly

c)

monthly

d)

biannually

50.

Net income is the amount you get paid before taxes.

a)

True

b)

False

51.

You should budget in this order: giving, saving, spending.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

Credit card companies make the most profit from ________.

a)

incentive programs with banks

b)

partnering with companies to offer rewards to customers

c)

government tax breaks

d)

charging interest to customers who only pay part of their monthly debt

53.

Once you turn 18, you should regularly check your credit report…

a)

for errors or signs of identity fraud

b)

to make a plan for improving your credit score

c)

to keep an eye on your credit score

d)

only if you have a credit card

54.

The debt snowball method involves…

a)

waiting until the winter months to begin paying off debt

b)

paying off debts from largest to smallest

c)

pooling together money from other people to pay off your debt

d)

paying off debts from smallest to largest

55.

What is the best way to avoid falling into debt?

a)

use credit to pay for large expenses now so that you have plenty of time to pay it off

b)

only buy things that you can purchase with cash

c)

use airline miles earned through a credit card to help pay for a vacation

d)

take out a small loan for any purchases over $1,000

56.

An example of discretionary spending is ______.

a)

utilities and food

b)

transportation

c)

monthly rent

d)
nonessential goods and services
57.

It takes the average person _______to pay off their student loan debt.

a)
20 years
b)

10 years

c)

5 years

d)

2 years

58.

Since federal funding is often awarded on first-come, first-served basis, you’ll be more likely to get financial help by filling out your FAFSA as soon as possible.

a)

True

b)

False

59.

FAFSA is the federal application required to…

a)

receive financial aid

b)

get a part-time job your first semester

c)

do a work-study program

d)

get into college

60.

Dropping out of college means you don’t have to pay your student loans.

a)

True

b)

False

61.

_______typically take(s) less than two years to complete, teach(es) you the skills you need for that career, and is/are often tied to that region’s employment needs.

a)
on-the-job training
b)

online courses

c)

military training

d)

trade and vocational schools

62.

An easy way to avoid ending up with errors in your checking account is to simply…

a)

only use cash

b)

monitor your account at least twice a week

c)

keep all your receipts

d)

budget often

63.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and National Credit Union Administration (NICA) keep your money in the bank insured up to ________ per account.

a)

$250

b)

$2,500

c)

$25,000

d)
$250,000
64.

Credit Unions differ from retail banks in that they typically require membership based on specific criteria.

a)

True

b)

False

65.

Banks invest their customers’ deposited money and then…

a)

earn interest, keeping all of it as their own profit

b)

typically lose some of it in risky investment deals

c)

pay their customers 100% of the earned interest

d)

earn interest, paying the customer a small amount of interest on their accounts

66.

Overdrafting your account is a sign of diligence and responsibility.

a)

True

b)

False

67.

Insurance helps you transfer the ________ from your bank account to the insurance company.

a)
risk
b)

money

c)

insurance

d)

health

68.

This type of home insurance covers the structure of your home.

a)

Liability coverage

b)

Homeowner’s insurance

c)

Personal property coverage

d)

Dwelling insurance

69.

In return for paying the insurance company a fee, they will…

a)

Pay for certain expenses or damages

b)

Give you a paycheck every month

c)

Manage your money for you

d)

Create your monthly budget

70.

If you’re unable to live in your home while it’s being repaired, ______ coverage will cover those additional living expenses.

a)

Renters insurance

b)
Loss of use
c)

Personal property coverage

d)

Dwelling insurance

71.

The amount of money the insurance company agrees to pay for an incident is called ________.

a)

Co-pay

b)

Deductible

c)

Claim

d)
Coverage
72.

Medicare and Medicaid are examples of …

a)

Health savings accounts

b)

Government programs for public health insurance

c)

Private health insurance companies

d)

Emergency medical systems

73.

People who rely on you financially are called your ________.

a)

Family

b)

Beneficiaries

c)
Dependents
d)

Death benefits

74.

What is a deductible?

a)

The amount of money the insurance company agrees to pay

b)

The amount you have to pay before the insurance company will make a payment

c)

When you report an incident and ask to be compensated for the cost

d)

The amount of money you pay for your insurance policy every month

75.

Withholdings and deductions are…

a)

Examples of deficit spending

b)

Expenses that are taken out of your paycheck

c)

Categories of a good budget

d)

Money that the government gives back to you

76.

When you buy clothes or check out at the grocery store, you will pay ________.

a)

With your tax credit card

b)
Sales tax
c)

Excise tax

d)

Income tax

77.

When you buy specific items like cigarettes, alcohol, airline tickets or gas, you will pay _________.

a)

Income tax

b)

Sales tax

c)

Tax liability

d)
Excise tax
78.

Your rent payment should total no more than _______ % of your take-home pay.

a)

50

b)

15

c)

75

d)
25
79.

What does the cost of living refer to?

a)

How much of your monthly income is budgeted specifically for your rent or mortgage

b)

The average cost of the basic goods & services needed to maintain a certain standard of living

c)

The level of wealth, comfort, material goods and necessities available to a group of people

d)

How wealthy or poor you are at the time of purchasing your first home

80.

A house is an asset that typically will have ________ value over time.

a)

Stay the same

b)

Decrease in

c)

Depreciate in

d)
Increase in
81.

A leasing contract is a legal document that allows the renter (tenant) to use the property for a period of time.

a)

True

b)

False

82.

It’s important to read your leasing contract because once you sign it, it is enforceable by law.

a)

True

b)

False

83.

A fixed-rate mortgage has a ________ mortgage rate for ________ years.

a)

Set; a set number of

b)

High; a large amount of

c)

12%; 30

d)

Good; 15

84.

What is your mortgage principal?

a)

The largest amount of money you are legally allowed to borrow

b)

The down payment needed to get a mortgage

c)

The amount borrowed (that must be repaid) to purchase a home

d)

The first payment you make on your new home

85.

Equity is the difference between what you still owe on your home and what it is worth.

a)

True

b)

False

86.

What is the Fifth Foundation?

a)

Pay cash for your home

b)

Build wealth and give

c)

Save for retirement

d)

Pay cash for college

87.

98. Social Security benefits are meant to ________ your income.

a)

Replace 40%

b)

Tax 100% of

c)

Decrease

d)
Fully replace
88.

Mutual funds are less risky and can outperform the stock market because…

a)

They’re not diversified

b)

They guarantee a high rate of return

c)

They’re fully liquid

d)

They invest in several companies at once

89.

The three components of compound growth are money, time, and _______.

a)

A large paycheck

b)
Investments
c)

Retirement

d)

Rate of return

90.

A(n) ________ is a number that indicates the likelihood of someone repaying debt.

a)

inflation

b)

credit score

c)

default

d)

rate of return

91.

Making fixed payments on a loan over a set period of time is an example of ________.

a)

default

b)

rate of return

c)

inflation

d)

installment credit

92.

The price of goods and services increases over time due to ________.

a)

inflation

b)

rate of return

c)

default

d)

installment credit.

93.

An investment's ________is its percentage of gain or loss over time.

a)

inflation

b)

default

c)

credit score

d)

rate of return

94.

When you fail to repay a loan on time, you're referred to as being in ________.

a)

inflation

b)

default

c)

credit score

d)

rate of return

95.

With Certificates of Deposits (CD's) you have to pay a penalty for ________.

a)

withdrawing your money early

b)

depositing money into the account

c)

creating a savings account

d)

using an ATM