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1
A bear market is when the overall market is rising.
True
False
2
The amount of goods and services available for sale is called ____.
reserve
demand
supply
economy
3
The FDIC is responsible for insuring your money in credit unions.
Falso
True
4
Financial plans that are more than five years long are called ____.
intermediate goals
attainable goals
long-term goals
opportunity cost
5
Because of inflation a dollar will be worth_____________ in the future.
The same as a dollar today
Less than a dollar today
More than a dollar today
6
Of the following investments, the one with the most predictable income is ____.
U.S. Savings Bonds
gold
commodities
real estate
7
When writing a check, include all of the following EXCEPT ____.
an endorsement on the back
the name of the payee
your signature on the front
the current date
8
Earning interest on previously earned interest is called ____.
economics
compounding
doubling down
inflation
9
The FDIC insures depositors against losing their money in the case of a ____.
bank failure
stolen paycheck
lost debit card
death in the family
10
Which is the most liquid asset?
Bond
Retirement account
Savings Account
House
11
The purpose of Insurance is NOT to:
Share risk with other policy holders & the insurance company
Protect assets
Diversify an investment portfolio
Protect against potential losses
12
Credit cards allow you to ____.
borrow money for a short term
transfer money between accounts on-line
protect your checks from thieves
spend the amount in your account
13
An example of a variable expense is ____.
cable television charges
bus fare to school or work
insurance premiums
Rent
14
IRA stands for:
Individual Retirement Annuity
Individual Roth Annuity
Independent Retirement Annuity
Individual Retirement Account
15
The rule of 72 is used to determine how much money you can earn in a certain amount of time.
True
False
16
In a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the debtor usually gets to ____.
avoid paying debts arising from fraud
discontinue medical payments
keep most of his or her property
stop payments on educational loans
17
What is the largest stock market in the world?
Dow Jones
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
American Stock Exchange (AMEX)
NASDAQ market
18
The NCUA is responsible for insuring the Credit Unions
True
False
19
Comprehensive Insurance would be used mostly if a person:
Had a Health Problem
Had their house broken into
Was in some sort of automobile accident
Was renting an apartment
20
A disadvantage of using a safe-deposit box for keeping financial documents is that it ____.
cannot store canceled checks
there can be a fee involved with owning/renting a box
takes up too much space in your home
fails to protect documents from fire
21
Insurance risks involving losses caused by negligence are called ____.
speculative risks
liability risks
property risks
personal risks
22
The trade-off made by making one choice instead of another is commonly referred to as a(n) ___.
economic choice
trade decision
personal preference
opportunity cost
23
A corporation gets it equity capital from its ____.
partners
sole proprietor
stockholders
professional managers
24
A driver’s insurance premium rates will probably increase if he or she ____.
receives several traffic tickets
moves to a rural area
buys an auto that requires simple repairs
takes a driver training course
25
An example of open-end credit is a(n) ____.
installment loan
mortgage
a credit card charge
automobile loan
26
Which term refers to loss in value as an item gets older?
endorsement
replacement value
cash value
depreciation
27
One use of discretionary funds is spending on ____.
transportation
medication
groceries
concert tickets
28
Which of the “five C’s of credit” require that a person’s assets exceed his or her liabilities?
capacity
capital
character
collateral
29
W-4 forms are used to determine the number of dependents a person has.
True
False
30
The ways in which people make, distribute, and use their goods and services is called the ____.
economy
opportunity cost
wealth-watch
short-term goals
31
Which if the following types of investments has the lowest risk and lowest rate of return?
Savings bond
Real Estate
Stocks
Collectables
32
To earn high interest rates on a CD's you must accept all the following limitations EXCEPT __.
leaving money in for the term of the deposit
completing a monthly bank reconciliation
depositing a minimum amount
paying a penalty when money is withdrawn early
33
Your net worth goes up when you ____.
withdraw money from your savings
borrow money to pay a deficit
pay off previous debts
spend more than you earn
34
Blue Chip stocks are well established stocks with a history of success
True
False
35
You will earn a higher interest rate when you ____.
use an ATM
open a savings account
recharge a stored-value card
buy a certificate of deposit
36
The term used to describe the ease & speed that you can convert savings or investment to cash
Liquidity
Rate of return
Convertibility
Principal
37
Saving for vacation next summer or paying off debts by the end of the year are examples of
long-term goals
short-term goals
opportunity results
opportunity planning
38
The amount that you pay out of pocket before your insurance company will pay for anything...
Policy
Premium
Deductable
Claim
39
Compared with commercial banks, credit unions generally offer __
lower fees and loan rates on money borrowed
higher interest rates on money borrowed
fewer financial services
higher interest on savings
40
Renting is often a wise choice for someone who wants ____
stability
stability
mobility
pets