WorksheetsPersonal Finance Final Exam Study Guide
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 26mins
What are the three types of financial goals?
Short-term (up to two years), medium-term (up to five years), long-term (longer than five years)
Immediate, delayed, future
Personal, family, business
None of the above
What are the two types of money personalities?
Saver and spender
Giver and taker
Investor and borrower
Planner and spender
Who made borrowing money for college much easier?
The Student Loan Marketing Association (SLMA)
The Federal Reserve Bank
The Department of Transportation
The National Science Foundation
What are the two important money principles?
Saving and investing
Spending and borrowing
Giving and taking
Earning and spending
What is the key to winning with money?
Your budget is the key to winning with money because it can change your entire financial future.
Spending as much as you want is the key to winning with money.
Ignoring your finances is the key to winning with money.
Relying on luck is the key to winning with money.
What are the four parts of a budget?
Income, giving, saving, spending
Earning, spending, saving, investing
Planning, saving, spending, earning
None of the above
What are the four types of expenses?
Fixed, variable, intermittent, discretionary (nonessential)
Essential, nonessential, fixed, variable
Planned, unplanned, fixed, variable
None of the above
Personal finance is _______ knowledge and _______ behavior.
20% knowledge and 80% behavior.
50% knowledge and 50% behavior.
80% knowledge and 20% behavior.
100% knowledge and 0% behavior.
Banks struggled to get into the credit business before 1920 because charging exceptionally high interest rates was illegal.
True
False
Your money personality affects how you handle money.
True
False
What are the Four Walls in budgeting?
Food, utilities, shelter, transportation
Food, entertainment, shelter, transportation
Food, utilities, clothing, transportation
Food, utilities, shelter, insurance
Fill in the blank: Cash flow statements summarize money that comes in and goes out over a period of time; businesses use these to track their finances.
cash flow statements
income tax forms
balance sheets
profit margins
Discretionary expenses can only be fixed.
True
False
Fill in the blank: Only ___% of Americans actually use a budget, even though most know it is important.
35
50
70
90
What does a budget show you?
How much money you plan to come in and go out during the month
How much money you spent last year
How much money you have in your savings account
How much money you owe in debt
Fill in the blank: Budgets say what will happen with your money; cash flow statements show what already happened.
budgets, cash flow statements
incomes, expenses
assets, liabilities
savings, investments
How many months does it usually take for your budget to start working as it should?
One
Two
Three
Four
Gross Income is defined as:
Income after taxes
Income before taxes
Income from investments
Income from gifts
Net Income is defined as:
Income before taxes
Income after taxes
Income from investments
Income from gifts
Fill in the blank: Income is any money that you receive, including from jobs or as gifts.
income
expense
debt
loan
A budget does not keep you from having fun, it gives you permission to spend.
True
False
What is a FICO score?
A two-digit number
A three-digit number
A four-digit number
A five-digit number
Which of the following is NOT a component of a FICO score?
Type of debt
Income
Debt payment history
Amount of debt owed
Fill in the blank: A car loan payment is made up of three components: principal, interest, and ____.
term
insurance
down payment
tax
Leasing is the most expensive way to drive a car.
True
False
Getting out of debt and staying out of debt are two of the smartest money decisions you can make. The debt snowball is the ______ way to get out of debt, but you won’t even need to follow that process if you never get into debt to begin with.
fastest
slowest
easiest
hardest
What does HELOC stand for?
Home Equity Line of Credit
Home Expense Loan of Credit
Home Equity Loan of Cash
Home Expense Line of Credit
Secured loans are when you have to put down a security deposit or use something as ______.
collateral
interest
income
credit
Once you turn 18, you should regularly check your credit report for errors or signs of ______.
identity theft
bankruptcy
employment
education
Credit card companies charge stores a 2–3% fee for every purchase made with credit cards. This is called a ______.
merchant fee
interest rate
annual fee
late fee
The (a) is the total amount of the car loan, plus taxes and fees.
The principal is the total amount of the car loan, plus ______ and fees.
taxes
interest
insurance
registration
When you finance a new car, you will end up paying more than the sticker price.
True
False
A house is an appreciating asset—it goes up in value—and can be a good financial move, as long as you don’t buy more house than you can afford.
True
False
A car is a depreciating asset, which means it loses value over time.
True
False
Your resume should include past job experiences, professional references, and your ______.
education
favorite color
pet's name
hobby
A thank you note sent within 48 hours after your interview is a simple way to set yourself apart from other candidates.
True
False
What are the two general types of taxes?
Taxes on the money you make and taxes on the money you spend.
Taxes on property and taxes on imports.
Taxes on luxury goods and taxes on necessities.
Taxes on services and taxes on exports.
What are the two types of earned income?
Wages and salary.
Interest and dividends.
Gifts and inheritance.
Rent and royalties.
What form do you fill out for your employer to receive a W-2 with your tax information each year?
W-4
1099-MISC
W-2
1040
What is the main IRS form used for filing taxes?
1040
W-2
1099
4868
All three types of income get taxed: earned, passive, and ________.
portfolio
salary
bonus
interest
Your income is taxed at different percentages, based on what?
Tax brackets
Bank accounts
Credit scores
Loan amounts
Getting a big tax return is always a good thing.
True
False
What should you do before inserting your debit card at a gas pump?
Check the card reader to see if it looks different, loose, or worn.
Swipe your card quickly to avoid detection.
Enter your PIN before inserting the card.
Ignore any warning signs on the pump.
What is the lowest risk way to use your debit card and PIN?
At a reputable store.
At an ATM in a dark alley.
On a suspicious website.
By sharing it with a friend.
What is the deadline for filing your taxes usually?
April 15th
January 1st
June 30th
December 31st
What is net income also referred to as?
Take home pay
Gross pay
Taxable income
Total earnings
What is the money you earn hourly at work called?
Wage
Salary
Bonus
Commission
The more money you make at your job, the more taxes you will have to pay.
True
False
What does the W-4 form show?
How much tax you owe based on your personal situation.
Your annual salary.
Your credit score.
The amount of your student loans.
