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Personal financial literacy review
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1
Which of the following is NOT used to calculate a credit score?
amount owed at the current time
length of credit history
past payment history
yearly income
2
What is an advantage of using a credit card instead of a debit card
There are less fees with a credit card
It is easier to manage credit accounts
lower long-term costs
the ability to build credit
3
This refers to the next best option you miss out on due to a decision you make
trade-off
alternative
opportunity cost
missed opportunity
4
This is the type of account from which day to day transactions take place
disposable income account
billpay account
checking account
savings account
5
A demand made by the insured for payments of the benefits provided by the insurance policy
claim
deductible
co-pay
policy
6
accepting a reward not instead of waiting to gain a better reward later
opportunity cost
delayed gratification
diminishing marginal utility
instant gratification
7
Why are payday loans and rent to own companies dangerous to consumers
Their deals seem too good to be true and deceive customers
They target low-income families with high interest rates
They are illegal businesses
They are commonly used for identity theft
8
All of the following are mandatory deductions except:
Federal Income Tax
State Income Tax
Automotive Insurance
FICA: Social Security
9
These are examples of variable expenses
insurance payments, credit card payments
bills, groceries
travel, shopping
car payment, rent
10
When someone steals your name, SS number, Credit Card number, or other information.
Credit-Repair scheme
identity theft
Identity fraud
Loan scam
11
This type of pay is an hourly rate you receive for your work
gross pay
net pay
salary
wage
12
This is how much money you make after taxes and mandatory deductions are taken out
salary
total pay
gross pay
net pay
13
All of the following are types of investments EXCEPT:
stocks
mutual funds
bonds
car insurance
14
Which payment method could cause long term problems due to high interest rates?
Credit Cards
Personal Checks
Debit Cards
Online billpay
15
Shares of ownership in a corporation are called:
brokers
segments
stocks
bonds
16
This type of automotive insurance covers damage to others caused by the policy owner
Collision
Comprehensive
faulty
Liability
17
What is a negative aspect of using debit cards
There is a higher interest rate on debit cards
Debit cards are not accepted many places
There is a penalty for carrying a debit card balance
The use of debit cards does not improve credit scores
18
What are mandatory deductions?
money set aside to pay bills
money left after all bills are paid
money taken out every month for mandiaory expenses
money set aside for retirement each month
19
Setting aside money every paycheck to save for a house in ten years would be a:
retirement goal
long term goal
short term goal
investment
20
Interest that adds up over time is called:
growing interest
multiplying interest
certificate of deposit
compounding interest
21
If you run into trouble with credit debt, this can help
Liens
Reposession
Wage Garnishment
Credit Counseling
22
Disposable income refers to:
Income left after paying for all items you desire
money spent on food
amount of income spent on taxes
income left after paying for necessities
23
This term refers to the return on an investment
annuity
interest
profit
income
24
APR stands for:
Annual Percentage Rate
Annual Probability Resolve
Always Paid Reliably
Annotated Point Record
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What is the best way for consumers to protect themselves and their investments?
Have as little credit as possible to reduce fraud
Limit investments so there is little chance of damage?
Purchase insurance for all major investments
Run your credit score often to look for possible mistakes