WorksheetsEcon Final Review
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Mandatory government spending includes which of the following?
Infrastructure and science
Social Security and Medicare
Healthcare and military
Education and agriculture
What does the term "withholding" mean in reference to your paycheck?
The amount of your paycheck that you are NOT being taxed on
How much you are going to owe the government when you file your annual tax return
How much you earn and includes salary, bonus and commissions
How much is being taken out of your paycheck for things like taxes, employer sponsored health insurance, and retirement
When do you start paying income taxes?
When you turn 18
When you get a full-time job (part-time does not count)
When you make more than the minimum income requirement
When you are notified by the IRS that you are required to pay federal income taxes
Why is it important to be extremely careful when completing your 1040 form?
Making a mistake will disqualify you from receiving future refunds
The 1040 form determines whether you owe additional taxes or are entitled to receive a refund from the government
Completing the 1040 incorrectly will mean the wrong amount of taxes will be withheld from your paychecks going forward
Mistakes on your 1040 form make you ineligible for employment during the next year
You are starting your first job and you are asked to complete some paperwork on your first day. Which form will determine how much money is withheld from your paycheck for taxes?
W-4
W-2
I-9
1040
Which of the following paycheck withholdings puts money into a retirement investment fund that you will manage?
Social Security
Medicare
401(k) contribution
1040
When determining whether you NEED to file a federal tax return, each of these questions matters EXCEPT...
How much income did you earn this year?
What type of income did you earn this year?
What state do you live in?
Are you claimed as a dependent on anyone else's tax return?
What is the name of the tax form that requires you to provide identification and proves you are eligible to work in the U.S.?
I-9
1099
1040
W-4
Which of the following statements about the W-2 form is TRUE?
A W-2 lists all the money you earned in cash over the last year
The total wages you earned from ALL jobs you worked in the previous year appear on ONE W-2 form
You need a separate W-2 form from EACH of your employers in order to file your taxes
The W-2 includes information about the interest you earned from your investments
Juan saved $1,000 from his summer job cleaning pools. Which of these account types would work best for him if he doesn't need access to the money for a number of years AND wants to earn the highest interest rate?
Regular savings account
Money Market account
Checking account
Certificate of Deposit
Which of the following is an effective strategy for personal saving?
Wait until the end of the month and save whatever is left in your checking account
Save a certain percentage of each paycheck and deposit it directly into a savings account
Cover all of your wants and needs and save whatever is left over
Take out a payday loan so you can save before you receive your paycheck
You are developing a savings plan and using short-, medium-, and long-term goals to motivate you. Which represents possible goals from short-term to long-term? Save for...
Retirement, a house down payment, college tuition
A new cell phone, college tuition, a house down payment
A new cell phone, dinner with friends this weekend, a new bike
Retirement, college tuition, a vacation
Fill in the blanks with the correct responses. If you follow the 50-30-20 rule of budgeting, you'll be putting 50% of your monthly income toward __________, 30% of your monthly income toward __________, and 20% of your monthly income toward __________.
Needs, wants, savings
Wants, needs, savings
Savings, needs, wants
Needs, savings, wants
Which represents the BEST time to start saving for your retirement?
As soon as you have your first full-time job
Right after you pay off your student loans
Once you are debt-free, including paying off all credit cards, auto loans, and your mortgage
At age 45, so you have exactly 20 years until retirement
Experts recommend that you accumulate enough to cover 3 to 6 __________ of expenses in your emergency fund.
Months
Weeks
Days
Years
Which of these is a reason someone might choose to open an online savings account rather than a savings account at a traditional bank?
Online savings accounts are FDIC insured to a higher limit
Online savings accounts typically pay higher interest rates on deposits
Online savings accounts allow unlimited withdrawals
Online savings accounts require no identification to open
Three of these statements best describe a checking account. Which statement best describes a savings account?
This account offers a convenient way to pay bills and access cash from an ATM
This account pays you interest on money you have put away for later to help your money grow
This account is automatically debited when you use a debit card
This account typically allows an unlimited number of transactions per month
You overhear your Aunt Tina tell your mom that she, her husband, and their kids are "living paycheck to paycheck." What does Aunt Tina mean by that?
Aunt Tina gets a paycheck one month, and her husband gets a paycheck the next month; they alternate pay periods
Aunt Tina and her family don't have any money saved, and their paychecks are just barely covering monthly expenses
Aunt Tina and her family have high paying jobs and don’t worry much about money
Aunt Tina only receives paper paychecks instead of direct deposit
You are at the checkout counter at the local supermarket and use your debit card to pay for your groceries. Where does the money for this purchase come from?
Your credit card company covers the cost
It is deducted directly from your checking account
Your credit card company provides you with a cash advance to cover the cost
It is deducted directly from your savings account
Which of the following transactions will REDUCE your checking account balance immediately?
Writing your monthly rent check which you will mail tomorrow
Using your debit card to pay for groceries at the supermarket
Using your credit card to pay for your school books
Depositing a check into your checking account
Which of the following statements is an advantage of online banking?
Once you set up online banking, your bank will waive overdraft, ATM, and monthly fees
Using online banking allows you to earn a higher interest rate
Using online banking, you can request transfers, pay bills and automate your savings without visiting the bank branch
You can only shop online if your bank account has online banking features
FDIC Insurance is...
Optional coverage consumers can purchase so that their bank deposits remain safe
Insurance bank branches can buy to protect their business against fraud and scams
Required if you want to do online or mobile banking
Protection for bank customers’ deposits up to $250,000, guaranteeing their money is still available if the bank goes out of business
Fill in the blanks: Direct deposit typically refers to your _____ sending your _____ electronically to your bank account.
employer, bills
employer, paycheck
parents, allowance
state government, taxes
What does it mean to "pay yourself first"?
Deposit money into your savings account before spending on anything else.
Purchase an item you want before something you need.
Pay all of your mandatory expenses before paying for optional expenses.
Obtain an additional job to supplement your income.
How does investing in the stock market differ from putting money in a savings account at a bank?
Investing is always a less risky option than saving
Investing is best for short-term situations like emergency funds; saving is best for the long-term
Investing involves more risk and potential for higher returns compared to a savings account
Savings accounts are only for people who do not want to invest
Which of the following statements BEST describes the stock market?
Businesses listing their entire company for sale
Businesses selling partial ownership of their companies to raise capital
Investors buying stock in hopes of being hired by companies
People making donations to companies that need funding
What is the difference between a BULL and a BEAR market?
A BULL market is when the stock market is rising and the economy is booming, while a BEAR market describes a declining market and a receding economy
A BULL market is when there is a decline in the stock market and the economy is receding, while a BEAR market describes a rising market and a booming economy.
A BULL market is when companies are issuing more bonds, while a BEAR market is when companies are issuing more stocks.
A BULL market is when investors are selling stocks, while a BEAR market is when investors are buying stocks.
What is a stock?
A measurement of a company’s profits
An investment option that allows you to own a small piece of a company
An annual report that includes details about a company’s leadership and earnings
A low-risk savings option that can help you build an emergency fund
Why is diversification a recommended investment strategy?
Investing in a diversified portfolio guarantees that you won’t lose money with your investments
If you tell your fund manager to use diversification, they’ll charge you lower fees
Diversifying your portfolio helps reduce risk
If you diversify your portfolio, you will definitely earn a high return
How is a bond different from a stock?
A bond is a loan you give to an organization while a stock is partial ownership in a company
Bonds are typically riskier than stocks but have the potential to earn higher returns
Bonds are usually issued by smaller startup companies while stocks are issued by well established organizations
A bond is a type of savings account while a stock is a type of checking account
How can someone make money from investing in a stock?
They sell the stock for a lower price than what they bought it for
They receive dividends or they sell the stock at a higher price than what they bought it for
The stock loses value but the overall market experiences a positive return
They sell the stock for the same price they bought it for
Katrina works for Penny's Pickles, which offers a 401(k) match for up to 3% of her salary, which is $65,000 per year. In her budget, she only has $150 per month available to save for retirement. What should she do?
Opt out of the 401(k) plan since she doesn’t have much to contribute; use the money elsewhere in her budget
Contribute $75/mo to her 401(k) and $75/mo to an IRA, so that she's diversified
Save the $150/mo in a bank account until she has enough to max out her 401(k), and then invest
Contribute the full $150/mo to the 401(k) because her company will match that full amount, "doubling" her investment every month
What is one question an investor should ask when deciding whether or not they would like to open a Roth IRA or a Traditional IRA?
Do I want to make a guaranteed return of 6% or 8%?
Do I want to pay taxes now or later?
Do I want to take advantage of my employer’s matching contribution?
Do I want to take on more or less risk?
Which of the following statements comparing credit and debit cards is TRUE?
Far more businesses accept credit cards than debit cards
Credit cards pull money directly from your bank account, while debit cards get their money from Visa or Mastercard
Credit card companies provide you with a monthly statement, while debit cards do not
With debit cards, you're spending your own money at point of sale, but with credit cards, you're getting a loan that you need to pay back later
The details of any loan will include the following 3 components:
The principal, the interest rate, and the loan term
The money you pay, the money the lender pays, and the principal
The interest rate, the loan amount, and the payment date
The loan term, the payment schedule, and the collateral
Which of these statements best explains why it's often a good idea to pay more than the monthly amount due on an amortized loan?
Every time you pay extra, the lender will reduce the interest rate they're charging by a small amount
The extra payment will be applied to the principal amount you owe, which will pay down your debt more quickly
The extra payment will be applied to the interest you owe, which will reduce the overall cost of your loan
Amortized loans typically have much higher interest rates than credit cards, so they're the best place to put your extra cash
Which best describes how a credit card works?
The credit card company extends you a line of credit. You then pay a small percentage of the cost of those purchases in one annual payment.
The credit card company extends you a line of credit. You purchase "stuff" and the purchase gets directly paid with funds in your checking account.
The credit card company extends you a line of credit. This is free money that you can use to purchase the "stuff" that you need.
The credit card company extends you a line of credit. You purchase "stuff" and then have the choice to pay the balance in full or a minimum payment each month.
What is the advantage of paying your credit card balance in full each month?
You will incur only a small "paid in full" fee on your next credit card statement
You pay only a small amount of interest
You have less of your credit limit available, therefore, less temptation to spend
You avoid paying any interest and fees
An excellent credit score will help with which aspect of car financing?
Bargaining for a great sales price
Receiving a large down payment
Qualifying for a low interest rate
Having a wide selection of term lengths
Duc has a credit card with a $1000 credit limit. His outstanding balance is currently $800. What is the maximum amount he can now spend on this credit card?
$200
$800
$1000
$1800
What are the two most important factors in calculating your credit score?
Payment history and types of accounts
Amounts owed and length of credit history
Payment history and total debt
Length of credit history and new credit inquiries
Heather realized she has taken out too much debt and it has started to negatively impact her ability to budget. She has decided to pay off this debt in full as soon as possible. All of the following would be beneficial strategies, EXCEPT...
Reducing spending by canceling some of her streaming subscriptions
Taking extra shifts at work to increase her income
Making more than the minimum required payment on her debt
Applying for another credit card to use in case she runs out of cash paying off her debt
What strategy should you use to pay off multiple sources of debt if you want to pay the lowest amount of interest over time?
Snowball method
Make minimum payments
High rate method
Consolidate multiple debts into one new loan
Which of the following could have a NEGATIVE impact on your credit score if done in a short period of time?
Paying your bills on-time
Paying down balances on your credit card accounts
Decreasing your utilization of credit
Making multiple late payments on your rent and cell phone bills
Which best describes the Debt Snowball method for paying off debt?
Only make payments on your smallest debt first, then move on to your second smallest debt, and so on
Once your debt "snowballs" out of control, hire a certified credit counselor to help get your finances back on track
Make the monthly minimum payments on all your debts, and then put any extra cash toward the debt with the highest balance
Pay off the debt with the highest interest rate first, then move to the next highest
What benefits do you receive by taking out a loan with a cosigner?
You don’t get penalized for late payments
You get a discount on future loans after this one is paid off
You have a better chance of getting approved and getting a lower interest rate if the cosigner has good credit
You automatically get the same credit score as the cosigner once the loan is paid off
Which response best completes the sentence "It's best to begin establishing credit when you're young because _______"?
Negative marks on your credit report go away faster for younger borrowers
Credit scores are free for anyone under the age of 25
Accessing credit only becomes more expensive as you get older
You can avoid ever having to pay interest on loans
You will likely need a credit history to rent your first apartment, finance your first car, or open an unsecured credit card
It’s beneficial to use some of your available credit because...
The interest you’ll be charged goes up for every month you don’t use any credit
Banks require you to use some form of credit in order to have an account with them
It shows you can responsibly use credit and builds your credit history
Employers are less likely to hire you if you don’t have a balance on your credit card
All of the following purchases can be impacted by your credit report EXCEPT...
Getting your own cell phone plan
Leasing an apartment
Applying for a mortgage to buy a house
Buying a TV with cash
Why might someone choose to invest in a diversified portfolio rather than putting all their money into a single stock?
Because single stocks always have lower returns
To avoid paying any taxes on investment gains
To maximize the risk of losing all their money
To reduce the impact of poor performance from any one investment
