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FINANCIAL LITERACY
FINANCIAL LITERACY
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1
If the value of one’s house increases, all the following will most likely rise EXCEPT:
House insurance
Escrow payment
Mortgage principal
Property tax
2
Federal income tax brackets can be impacted by which of the following?
Voter registration of taxpayer
Marriage status of taxpayer
Criminal history of taxpayer
Region in which taxpayer resides
3
When one is seeking to purchase a product at a store, what additional cost must be paid?
Insurance
Sales tax
Purchasing fee
Interest
4
Sales tax amounts are generally established by which of the following?
Federal and local rates
Federal and state rates
State and local rates
Business and federal rates
5
Using the simple interest formula I=prt , calculate the interest earned on $150 after one year at a 6% return rate.
$4.00
$90.00
$0.09
$9.00
6
Which of the following positions can confirm signatures to a contract?
Notary public
Trustee
Legal signer
Executive
7
A certificate of deposit (CD) differs from a traditional savings account in what way?
CDs must remain untouched for a fixed period of time
CDs are a riskier investment
CDs have a low interest rate
CDs include the purchase of stocks
8
Which of the following will be paid for as part of the escrow funds included in a mortgage loan?
Car insurance
Property tax
Principal on home loan
Home warranty
9
Rent-to-own agreements can negatively impact consumers because:
Consumers will pay a high interest rate on the item
Consumers do not have to pay cash for the item
Consumers are limited from purchasing similar items
Consumers can immediately have access to the item
10
When one party to a contract does not do what the contract requires, the individual has committed what of the contract?
Ratification
Breach
Consideration
Treaty
11
Which purchasing card removes funds from one’s checking account almost instantly after one makes a purchase?
Debit Card
Payroll Card
Credit Card
Withdrawal Card
12
Which of the following investments is characterized following:Insured by FDIC,NCUALowest interest rate of all investment
Traditional savings account
Exchange-traded fund (ETF)
Certificate of deposit (CD)
Money market
13
Which is a financial institution that handles money, keeping it safe for saving or commercial purposes?
Bank
Payday lender
Check cashing service
Pawn shop
14
Which mortgage loan helps individuals who have a low credit score, little cash for down payment, & first time home buyer
Adjustable-rate loan
Government-insured loan
Jumbo loan
Fixed-rate loan
15
When eating at a restaurant, one must consider what additional costs to the price of their meal and sales tax?
Tip
Service fee
Reservation cost
Interest fee
16
Which of the following types of insurance helps pay for stays in a nursing home?
Life insurance
Retirement insurance
Disability insurance
Long-term care insurance
17
While inspecting a banking/credit statement & there's several charges you did not make, you are likely a victim of?
High service fees
Unethical sales practices
Identify theft
Preemptive payments
18
The Rule of 72 is used to calculate what?
The amount of time it will take for an investment to double in value
The amount of taxes owed for every $72 invested
The amount of credit one needs for a good credit report
The amount of money one should save by retirement
19
When one invests in a commodity, they are investing in a what?
Bank
Natural resource
Technology
E-commerce
20
Banks offer the service of a safety deposit box, which can be used for what?
Reduce the amount owed on late fees
Guarantee high interest on money deposits
Prevent the bank’s money from being burned in a fire
Protect personal documents from potential loss
21
Which of the following is the form employers use to determine how much tax to deduct from a paycheck?
W-9
W-2
W-4
I-9
22
Which of the following is the typical amount of time in which a borrower must pay off a mortgage loan?
Eight (8) years
Thirty (30) years
Five (5) years
Fifty (50) years
23
Which type of insurance assists in covering medical expenses associated with short-term illness and accidents?
Retirement insurance
Life insurance
Health insurance
Disability insurance
24
Which of the following is the correct sequence in the formation of a contract?
Offer, agreement, acceptance, consideration
Agreement, consideration, offer, acceptance
Offer, acceptance, consideration, agreement
Offer, acceptance, agreement, consideration
25
Which of the following practices does not lead to a higher car insurance rate?
Crash one’s car
Receive a speeding ticket
Participate in a defensive driving course
Purchase a newer model car
26
When one receives a product or service now, but pays for it later, it is known as what?
Deduction
Credit
Interest
Debit
27
What is the term used to describe interest earned on interest gained?
Capital
Principal
Compound interest
Simple interest
28
When seeking to open a bank account, which of the following is needed?
Blank checks
Recommendation letter
Government-issued identification
School transcript
29
When the federal government raises interest rates, which is generally impacted positively for a consumer?
Real estate investment
Credit card payment
Stock investment
Savings account
30
Which of the following is an advantage of maintaining a good credit score?
Receive higher interest rates on money in a savings account
Credit card companies offer more points in their rewards system
Stocks can be purchased at a lower price
Greater chance of receiving a loan with a low interest rate
31
When choosing between a bank or credit union, which is an advantage credit unions generally have in comparison to banks?
Owned by members, who may vote and elect board of directors
Greater variety in services offered
Advanced online banking technology
More branches/locations
32
Which investments is characterized by these traits: RiskyOwnership in a corporationPays dividendsPotential reward high
Stocks
Bonds
Real estate
Commodities
33
Which of the following is the term for a person who relies on someone else financially?
Policyholder
Beneficiary
Dependent
Insurer
34
Which of the following statements best describes gross pay?
Amount of money received from their job after taxes/other deductions taken
Amount of $ one earns from their job by overtime, bonuses,and reimbursement
Amount of money one receives from job before taxes or deductions taken out
Amount of money one receives from insurance after an illness or accident
35
When planning one’s personal budget, a variable expense is what?
An expense that one does not have to make
An expense in which there are many options to choose from
An expense that may change in amount from month to month
An expense that does not have to be paid immediately
36
The purpose of an umbrella insurance policy is best summarized as what?
Groups all insurance policies into one discounted price
Cover costs associated with heavy rain
Protect the holder against liability costs from what is not covered others
Uses one insurance policy to cover each member of a family
37
Which allows a customer to pay a deposit on an item, and then not receive the item until the balance is paid in full?
Increment investing
Layaway plan
Portion payment
Credit card
38
When receiving a mortgage loan, if an individual cannot make a large down payment, they will have to pay for what?
Risk assessment
Tenant tax
Private mortgage insurance
Application fee
39
Which form an employer gives to an employee to inform them of how much money was deducted from paychecks in a year?
I-9
W-9
W-4
W-2
40
All of the following are advantages of bundling insurance EXCEPT what?
Convenience
Increases insurance options
Less complicated
Potential saving of money
41
Which investments is characterized by these traits: Investor loans money to city, county government, safe investment
Mutual funds
Bonds
Savings accounts
Exchange-traded fund (ETF)
42
All the following are examples of installment loans EXCEPT:
Mortgage
Car Loan
Student Loan
Credit Card
43
The total money one gets to “take home” from a paycheck after taxes and deductions are taken out is known as what?
Gross pay
Federal income tax
Net pay
income tax
44
If one spends more money than they have in their bank account, they are charged a what?
Debt fee
Maintenance fee
Reserve fee
Overdraft fee
45
Which financial institutions may a person visit to get money from check if they do not have a traditional bank account?
Check cashing service
Credit union
Mortgage company
Payday lender
46
The phrase “balancing a checkbook” refers to which practice?
Comparing bank statements to withdrawal records to track spending
Operating a checking account that multiple people use
Deciding if one has enough money to make a large purchase
Opening a checking account for the first time
47
Which of the following best describes the concept of APR?
The fee charged if a credit card payment is late
Summary of all credit card transactions in one month
The maximum amount one can charge on their credit card
The credit card interest rate, calculated on a yearly basis
48
Which financial institutions is criticized for targeting people in poverty/vulnerable populations through high rates
Credit unions
Pawn shops
Payday lenders
Check cashing services
49
Which type of insurance provides income to people who depend on a wage earner after the wage earner dies?
Health insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Automobile insurance
50
Which of the following practices could negatively affect one’s credit score?
Protecting against fraud and identity theft
Monitoring one’s credit report
Reaching the spending limit on one’s credit account
Paying bills on time