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Which of the following is not a true statement?
After 1970, consumer debt skyrocketed.
Americans learned to borrow amidst post WW-II prosperity
The credit industry in America has not changed much since 1917
As banks made higher profits, they were willing to lend more money to consumers.
When it comes to managing money, success is about _% knowledge and _ % behavior.
50, 50
20, 80
60, 40
80, 20
Which of the following is a consequence of spending more than you make?
Stress
Missed opportunity to save and invest
A cycle of debt
All of these
When it comes to Personal Finance the Math is easy. What's challenging is managing your
Income
Behavior
Friends
Bank Account
At your age, a fully funded emergency fund should be:
100
500
1000
5000
For which of the following would you save?
Purchases
Emergency fund
Wealth Building
All of these
Which of these is not a key to saving money?
your income
focus
making saving a habit and a priority
discipline
Americans typically maintain a very high savings rate
True
False
Groceries are a _____________________ expense
fixed expense
discretionary expense
variable expense
intermittent expense
Car repairs are a:
Fixed expense
intermittent expense
variable expense
discretionary expense
Percentage of Americans living paycheck to paycheck.
70
20
50
40
A debit card cannot be used for online purchases.
True
False
There are three credit bureaus: Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax.
True
False
A credit score is intended to measure:
your financial success
the risk of your not repaying debt
your income level
the amount of money you have have in the bank
What factors affect a credit score?
type of debth
new debt
duration of debt
all of these
Which of the following is not a good idea for getting out of debt?
Quit borrowing money
Get a part time job or work overtime
Sell something
Borrow money from your parents to pay for the debt.
The total estimated student loan debt outstanding(unpaid) is over:
10 thousand
1 trillion
7 trillion
1 billion
Percentage of college students that graduate with student loans:
90
66
30
25
A four year degree is necessary regardless of which career you're entering.
True
False
You'll only need to complete the FASFA once during your college education.
True
False
Which of the following is not a need:
utilities
housing
eating out
food
Which concept is best explained by the statement, "money spent here cannot be spent there?"
Law of diminishing return
Opportunity cost
Significant Purchases
Delayed gratification
Which of the following should you consider when making a significant purchase?
Your buying motives
If you can't pay cash, don't buy it
The opportunity cost
All of the these
Never buy something that you do not fully understand
True
False
The good guy, bad guy technique is a negotiating tool that you should be aware of.
True
False
Being married(or emotionally attached) to a purchase will cause you to lose bargaining power.
true
false
Most of the items at a pawnshop are stolen
True
False
Using cash gives you more bargaining power than using credit.
True
False
A reason that people need to save and invest is to:
Enable their money to make money
Increase the money supply
Be able to get anything they want
Have an opportunity to talk with financial advisors
Company Xʹs board of directors has decided to issue a portion of its earnings to its shareholders. If you own stock in Company X, you can expect to receive a(n):
investment
dividend
buy out
yield
The benefit of diversification in your investments is:
reduced risk
increased return
reduced tax liability
increased risk
In some cases, employers will match the employee contribution, but you should fund your plan whether your company matches or not. This statement refers to:
single stocks
401k
Roth IRA
bond funds
The time between the disabling event and the beginning of payments in your disability coverage is called:
deductible
elimination period
out of pocket
stop gap
Renter’s insurance is not necessary if you don’t have a lot of expensive things.
True
False
Comprehensive coverage takes care of damage to your car that is not caused by a collision.
True
False
Following the Five Foundations will help you to, one day, become self-insured.
True
False
When communicating with your parents about money, you should:
Communicate your wants, needs, and money goals
Be honest
Be a good listener
All of these
A written plan gives the single person empowerment, self -accountability and control.
true
false
Communication, teamwork and consistency are all important elements in handling family finances.
True
False
The number-one cause of divorce in America is:
Religious differences
Money fights
The in-laws
None of the above.
What is the difference between gross pay and net pay?
Gross and net pay are the same.
Net pay describes your pay after deductions; gross pay is before.
Gross pay describes your pay after deductions; net pay is before.
None of these
When a company hires you, you will fill out a _________ form. The information on this form is the basis for determining how much income tax should be withheld from your paycheck.
1040 EZ
W-4
W-2
I-9
Since the job market constantly changes, odds are that you will work in more than one career field in your lifetime.
True
False
After an interview, you should be patient and wait for the employer to contact you so that you don’t appear overly eager for the position.
True
False
Which of the following is not one of the Five Foundations?
Pay cash for your car
Save a $500 emergency fund
Build your credit
Build wealth and give
Money is not the only way to give.
True
False
There is nothing that distinguishes your values and interests from those of other teenagers.
True
False
You have to wait until you have a large income before you can help others.
True
False
John D. Rockefeller was a businessman in the early 1900s who is remembered only for his wealth.
True
False
One of the most important and rewarding things you can do is give.
True
False
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