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WorksheetsFinance Terms Quiz
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
What is a plan for managing income and expenses called?
Budget
Loan
Credit
Asset
What are costs that stay the same each month, such as rent or car payment?
Variable expense
Fixed expense
Assets
Liabilities
What are costs that change each month, like food or utilities?
Fixed expense
Variable expense
Assets
Debts
What is interest calculated on both the principal and previously earned interest?
Simple interest
Compound interest
Fixed interest
Variable interest
What is money owed to another person, company, or institution called?
Asset
Debt
Credit
Income
What is a numerical rating that shows creditworthiness?
Credit report
Credit score
Asset value
Loan amount
What is a loan used to purchase real estate called?
Auto loan
Student loan
Mortgage
Credit card loan
What is a card that allows borrowing up to a limit with repayment required?
Debit card
Credit card
Gift card
Prepaid card
What is the smallest amount that must be paid on a credit balance?
Principal
Minimum payment
Interest
Asset value
What is the time during which payments can be made without penalties or interest?
Grace period
Loan term
Maturity date
Payment cycle
What is an item or account purchased to make money grow?
Expense
Investment
Liability
Debt
What is spreading investments to reduce risk called?
Diversification
Investment
Asset allocation
Net worth
What term describes the profit or loss compared to the cost of an investment?
Return on Investment (ROI)
Risk
Premium
Deduction
What are accounts that help people save money for retirement called?
Retirement accounts
Checking accounts
Credit accounts
Loan accounts
What is a retirement plan funded by employers called?
Pension
401(k)
IRA
Savings bond
What are government benefits for retirees and the disabled called?
Social Security
Unemployment insurance
Medicaid
Pension
What is protection against financial loss called?
Insurance
Loan
Interest
Dividend
What is the regular payment for insurance coverage called?
Premium
Deductible
Dividend
Interest
What is the amount you must pay before insurance covers costs?
Deductible
Premium
Interest
Dividend
Who is the person who owns an insurance policy?
Policyholder
Insurer
Beneficiary
Agent
What is the general rise in prices, reducing purchasing power, called?
Inflation
Deflation
Stagnation
Recession
What is income after taxes and deductions (take-home pay) called?
Net income
Gross income
Taxable income
Interest income
What are taxes taken from workers’ paychecks for Social Security and Medicare called?
FICA taxes
Sales taxes
Property taxes
Excise taxes
What is a tax form employers send showing annual wages and taxes withheld?
W-2 form
W-4 form
1040 form
1099 form
Which account is best for making frequent transactions and paying bills?
Checking account
Savings account
Certificate of Deposit
Retirement account
If you want to earn interest and do not need immediate access to your money, which account should you choose?
Savings account
Checking account
Credit account
Loan account
What is the main purpose of insurance?
Protection against financial loss
Earning interest
Paying taxes
Increasing income
What do you call the money you actually take home after all deductions?
Net income
Gross income
Taxable income
Interest income
If you file a claim with your insurance company, what are you requesting?
Payment for a covered loss
A new policy
A loan
A premium reduction
If you want to know your total income before any deductions, which term should you look for?
Gross income
Net income
Taxable income
Interest income
A period of economic decline.
Depression
Recession
Regression
Transgression
A form employees complete to set how much tax is withheld.
W-4
W-2
1099
1040 Easy
The chance of losing money on an investment.
Lilability
Transaction
Opportunity
Risk
A request made to an insurance company for payment.
Settlement
Pleading
Claim
Offer
A pool of money from many investors used to buy stocks and bonds.
Deal
Mutual Fund
Roth IRA
Simple IRA
A savings option with a fixed term and interest rate.
Stock
Mutual Fund
Bond
Certificate of Deposit (CD)
A certificate representing money lent to a company or government.
Certificate of Deposit (CD)
Stock
Mutual Fund
Bond
A detailed record of a person’s credit history.
Credit Report
Credit Rating
Credit Score
Historical Accounting
A share of ownership in a company.
Ownership
Investor
Bond
Stock
The ability to borrow money with the promise to repay it
Honesty
Trustworthy
Credit
Transaction
Your total Net Worth is calculated how?
Assets plus Liabilities
Total Assets
Total Liabilities
Assets minus Liabilities
Something owed (e.g., debt, obligations)
Liabilities
Struggles
Regrettable Decisions
Assets
Something valuable owned (e.g., cash, property)
Liabilities
Assets
Ascot
Claim
A legal process where someone cannot repay debts.
Bankruptcy
Foreclosure
Labile
Incarceration
A loan used to pay for education.
Auto Loan
Mortage
Student Loan
Money
Interest calculated only on the principal.
Compound Interest
Simple Interest
Variable Interest
Fixed Interest
The cost of borrowing money or the reward for saving money.
Interest
Debt
Compound Interest
Simple Interest
Money earned from working, investments, or other sources.
Debt
Savings
Credit
Income
The original amount borrowed in a loan.
Principal
Predatory Lending
Interest
Debt
Borrowed money that must be repaid with interest.
Credit
Stocks
Bonds
Loan
