WorksheetsChapter 19 Study Guide — Section A: Matching
Total questions: 54
Worksheet time: 27mins
Choose the term from the word bank that matches the definition: A legal document outlining how a person's assets should be distributed after their death.
Will
Estate
Executor
Bank Statement
Endorsement
Choose the term from the word bank that matches the definition: The person or company to whom a check is written.
Payee
Endorsement
Executor
Will
Choose the term from the word bank that matches the definition: All of the assets and debts a person leaves behind when they die.
Estate
Will
Bank Statement
Overdraft
Choose the term from the word bank that matches the definition: To compare your check register with your bank statement to ensure they match and account for all transactions.
Reconcile
Bank Statement
Endorsement
Executor
Payee
Choose the term from the word bank that matches the definition: A check written with a future date on it.
Postdated Check
Stop-Payment Order
Endorsement
Bank Statement
Choose the term from the word bank that matches the definition: The signature on the back of a check, required to deposit or cash it.
Endorsement
Payee
Executor
Reconcile
Choose the term from the word bank that matches the definition: A monthly report from the bank showing all transactions, deposits, withdrawals, and fees.
Bank Statement
Reconcile
Overdraft
Will
Choose the term from the word bank that matches the definition: The person named in a will who is responsible for carrying out its instructions.
Executor
Payee
Endorsement
Estate
Choose the term from the word bank that matches the definition: A fee charged by a bank when you spend more money than you have in your checking account.
Overdraft
Stop-Payment Order
Bank Statement
Reconcile
Choose the term from the word bank that matches the definition: A request made to a bank to cancel a check or payment that has not yet been cashed.
Stop-Payment Order
Postdated Check
Will
Estate
Read each statement carefully. Circle T if the statement is true or F if the statement is false. "capital gain" is the money you lose when an investment's value goes down.
True
False
Read each statement carefully. Circle T if the statement is true or F if the statement is false. "Investing" is generally considered safer and less risky than putting money in a standard savings account.
True
False
Read each statement carefully. Circle T if the statement is true or F if the statement is false. You can withdraw money from a Certificate of Deposit (CD) at any time without paying a penalty.
True
False
Read each statement carefully. Circle T if the statement is true or F if the statement is false. A Roth IRA invests your pre-tax dollars (money you haven't paid income tax on yet).
True
False
Read each statement carefully. Circle T if the statement is true or F if the statement is false. "Diversification" means putting all your investment money into a single company or stock.
True
False
Read each statement carefully. Circle T if the statement is true or F if the statement is false. A "high-yield" savings account typically has a lower interest rate than a regular savings account.
True
False
Read each statement carefully. Circle T if the statement is true or F if the statement is false. A cashier's check and a money order are both considered guaranteed forms of payment.
True
False
Read each statement carefully. Circle T if the statement is true or F if the statement is false. A "savings plan" should only be used for very long-term goals like retirement.
True
False
Read each statement carefully. Circle T if the statement is true or F if the statement is false. A Traditional IRA allows your investments to grow tax-deferred.
True
False
Read each statement carefully. Circle T if the statement is true or F if the statement is false. An "annuity" is a type of retirement savings account, just like an IRA.
True
False
Complete each sentence with the correct term from the topic list. A financial product that pools money from many investors to purchase a wide variety of stocks, bonds, or other securities is a ________.
Mutual fund
Stock
Bond
Annuity
Complete each sentence with the correct term from the topic list. The total collection of all your investments (stocks, bonds, real estate, etc.) is called your ________.
Portfolio
Dividend
Equity
Budget
Complete each sentence with the correct term from the topic list. A personal check that the bank guarantees by placing a hold on the funds in the account is a ________ check.
Personal
Cashier's
Certified
Money order
Complete each sentence with the correct term from the topic list. A check that is drawn from the bank's own funds and signed by a bank cashier is a ________.
Money order
Traveler's check
Cashier's check
Certified check
Complete each sentence with the correct term from the topic list. A savings account that locks your money away for a specific period (e.g., 6 months or 5 years) in exchange for a fixed interest rate is a ________.
High-yield savings account
Certificate of Deposit (CD)
Checking account
Roth IRA
Complete each sentence with the correct term from the topic list. The process of spreading your investments across different assets to reduce your overall risk is ________.
Leverage
Diversification
Speculation
Asset allocation
Complete each sentence with the correct term from the topic list. The profit you make from selling an investment for more than you paid for it is known as a ________.
Capital loss
Capital gain
Dividend
Interest
Complete each sentence with the correct term from the topic list. Using your money with the expectation that it will grow in value over time is called ________.
Saving
Budgeting
Investing
Hedging
Complete each sentence with the correct term from the topic list. Pre-paid checks you can buy in specific amounts to use while on vacation, which are often replaceable if lost or stolen, are ________.
Traveler's checks
Cashier's checks
Certified checks
Money orders
A contract you purchase from an insurance company that is designed to provide you with a stream of income, often during retirement, is an __________.
Annuity
Certificate of Deposit
Mutual Fund
Treasury Bond
Circle the letter of the best answer for each question. What is the primary purpose of reconciling your bank statement?
To see how much interest you earned
To order new checks from the bank
To check for errors, fees, and see which transactions have cleared
To apply for a personal loan
Circle the letter of the best answer for each question. What is the main difference between a Traditional IRA and a Roth IRA?
One is for stocks and one is for bonds
The tax treatment of contributions and withdrawals
A Traditional IRA has no contribution limit
One is run by the government and one is run by banks
Circle the letter of the best answer for each question. Which of these is not a typical feature of a Money Market Account (MMA)?
A higher interest rate than a regular savings account
A high, fixed interest rate that lasts for 5-10 years
Limited check-writing abilities
A high minimum balance requirement
Circle the letter of the best answer for each question. A detailed strategy that outlines your financial goals and how you will save and invest to reach them is a...
Bank statement
Personal investment plan
Certified check
Mutual fund
Circle the letter of the best answer for each question. Which account generally offers the least liquidity (i.e., it's the hardest to get your money from) in exchange for a higher, fixed interest rate?
High-Yield Savings Account
Certificate of Deposit (CD)
Interest-Bearing Savings Account
Money Market Account (MMA)
Select two advantages of putting your money into a Certificate of Deposit (CD).
Earns a fixed interest rate
Funds are FDIC-insured up to legal limits
Unlimited free withdrawals anytime
Interest rate automatically adjusts daily
Select two disadvantages of putting your money into a Certificate of Deposit (CD).
Early withdrawal penalties apply
Money is locked for a set term
Guaranteed high returns regardless of market rates
No FDIC insurance
Select two advantages of using a Money Market Account (MMA).
Typically pays higher interest than a standard savings
May offer limited check-writing privileges
Guaranteed to beat stock market returns
Provides no liquidity
Select two disadvantages of using a Money Market Account (MMA).
Requires higher minimum balances
Interest rates can fluctuate
No FDIC insurance
Withdrawals are permanently frozen
How is a High-Yield Savings Account different from a standard Interest-Bearing Savings Account, and what is one advantage a high-yield account has over a standard one?
It usually offers a higher interest rate while keeping funds liquid and FDIC-insured
It locks funds for a fixed term like a CD to earn interest
It requires investing in stocks to earn a higher return
It eliminates all account fees regardless of balance
Select two advantages of saving for retirement with a Traditional IRA.
Contributions may be tax-deductible now
Potential for tax-deferred growth
All withdrawals are tax-free at any age
Employer is required to match contributions
Select two disadvantages of saving for retirement with a Traditional IRA.
Taxes are owed on withdrawals in retirement
Early withdrawals may face taxes and penalties
No contribution limits
Required minimum distributions apply in retirement
Select two advantages of saving for retirement with a Roth IRA.
Qualified withdrawals in retirement are tax-free
Contributions can be withdrawn at any time tax- and penalty-free
Contributions are tax-deductible now
Guaranteed investment returns
Select two disadvantages of saving for retirement with a Roth IRA.
Contributions are not tax-deductible
Income limits may restrict eligibility
Required minimum distributions begin at age 59½
Taxes are owed on all qualified withdrawals
Sarah just got her first job. She wants to save $3,000 for a used car in two years. She wants to earn some interest but is afraid of losing her savings. Which account would be a good choice for her, and why?
High-Yield Savings Account, because it pays higher interest than a standard savings while keeping funds safe and accessible
Certificate of Deposit (CD), because it offers the highest possible return with unlimited access to funds
Money Market Account, because it invests in stocks to guarantee higher returns
Checking account, because it provides unlimited withdrawals and no need to earn interest
You wrote a check for $100 to pay your school's band fee, but you just found out the trip was canceled. The check hasn't been cashed yet. What specific action should you take with your bank?
Request a stop payment on the check
Open a new account
Deposit additional funds to raise your balance
Ask the payee to cash the check immediately
David is selling his old gaming computer for $800. A stranger from an online marketplace offers to pay with a personal check. David is worried the check might bounce. What guaranteed form of payment could he ask the buyer to bring instead?
Cashier's check
Personal check
Postdated check
IOU note
You are looking at your banking app and see your balance is - 25.00,eventhoughyouthoughtyouhad 10 left. You also see a $35 fee. What banking problem just happened, and what is the fee called?
An overdraft occurred, and the fee is an overdraft fee
A wire transfer, and the fee is a service charge
A loan payment, and the fee is interest
A deposit hold, and the fee is an NSF reversal
Your grandmother's will names your uncle as the executor. What is your uncle's main responsibility now that your grandmother has passed?
Administer the estate by paying debts and distributing assets according to the will
Decide new beneficiaries regardless of the will
Sell all family property for cash immediately
Open a trust for every relative without following the will
Ben is 25 and just started a new job. He expects to be in a much higher tax bracket when he is 60 than he is now. When saving for retirement, should he choose a Traditional IRA or a Roth IRA, and why?
Roth IRA, because he can pay taxes now at a lower rate and withdraw qualified funds tax-free later
Traditional IRA, because withdrawals are tax-free at retirement
Traditional IRA, because contributions are always matched by employers
Roth IRA, because contributions are tax-deductible today
You get your bank statement in the mail. The ending balance on the statement is 450.However,thebalanceyouwroteinyourcheckregisteris 300. What is the process you must complete, and what is one reason the balances might be different?
Bank reconciliation; outstanding checks or deposits in transit can cause differences
Loan amortization; missed payments create differences
Budgeting; overspending categories create differences
Credit counseling; inquiries create differences
An investor's investment portfolio includes stocks from 100 different companies, including technology, healthcare, and retail businesses. What is this investment strategy called, and what is its main purpose?
Diversification; to reduce risk by spreading investments
Leverage; to maximize returns by borrowing
Market timing; to buy low and sell high consistently
Concentration; to focus on a single outperforming sector
Last year, you bought 10 shares of a stock for 500.Thisyear,yousoldall10sharesfor 750. What is the $250 profit you made called?
Capital gain
Dividend
Interest income
Principal
You sign the back of your paycheck and write "For Deposit Only" above your signature. What is the term for this action?
Restrictive endorsement
Open endorsement
Certified check
Deposit slip
