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Per. Fin. Hous/Trans
Personal Finance Housing and Transportation Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Define risk. | Uncertainty about a situation's outcome |
| Define deductible. | Amount paid by the Policy holder for an agree upon portion of loss |
| Define Negotiating. | Process of determining the actual terms of the purchase and agreement between the seller and buyer |
| Define lemon law. | If you purchase a car that has a defect that remains unfixed after 4 repair attempts or the vehicle remains in repair shop for a total of 30 days. |
| Define cosigner. | Guaranteeing a loan for the original borrower |
| Define premium. | Fee paid to the insurer to be covered under the specified terms. |
| What is the minimum amount of automobile insurance required by law called? | Liabiity |
| What does liability insurance limit of 25/50/10 mean? | 25 ($25,000) is per person bodily injury limit 50 ($50,000) per accident bodily injury limit 10 ($10,000) per accident property damage limit |
| What does comprehensive insurance cover? | Includes all physical damage losses except collision and other specified losses--Theft, vandalism, fire, ice, windstorm, or hail; glass breakage; contact with animal. |
| How can consumers save money when purchasing automobile insurance? | Comparison shopping, good student discounts, multiple car/policy discounts |
| What is included in the purchasing cost of an automobile? | Negotiated price (loan amount + down payment + trade-in) + interest paid |
| What are the 7 steps in purchasing an automobile? | Prioritizing wants Pre-shopping research Fitting the budget Comparison shopping Negotiating Making the decision Evaluation the decision |
| What 3 variables are used in figuring the cost of an automobile loan? | Price, APR, and time |
| What is the relationship between the time period of loan and amount of interest paid? | The longer the time the more interest paid |
| What is the relationship between the time period of loan and amount of monthly payments? | The longer the time the smaller amount of the monthly payments. |
| What is the relationship between the APR and the total loan amount? | The higher the APR the greater the total loan amount. |
| What is the relationship between the APR and the amount of interest paid? | The higher the APR the larger the amount of interest paid |
| Define rent. | Cost of using someone else's property |
| Define security deposit. | An advance payment to cover anything beyond normal wear and tear on the unit |
| Define tenant. | The person who rents the property |
| Define property manager. | May charge a fee to the landlord, specifying the responsibilities and rights of both parties |
| Define landlord. | Owner of the rental property |
| Define lease. | A legal contract between the tenant and landlord, specifying the responsibilities and rights of both parties |
| Define equity. | Owning a home is an investment because if a person sells a home for more than what it was bought for, the person makes money |
| Define subleasing. | When the tenant allows someone else to move in and take over the rent payments |
| Define eviction. | Occurs when tenant does not voluntarily move out after the landlord has given required notice to tenant |
| Define no-lease agreement. | Month to month agreement; not in writing & risky |
| Define insurance. | An arrangement between an individual and insurer to protect the individual |
| What two things must a renter do before he/she can take possession of a rental property? | Pay a security deposit and sign a lease |
| What are two advantages and two disadvantages of renting? | Advantages: low move-in costs & fixed monthly expenses, etc Disadvantages: subject to terms of a lease & rent may change with little notice |
| What are 3 components that affect the amount of the mortgage payment? | Interest rate, amount borrowed, and length of loan |
| What is the maximum amount of an individual's annual household income that could be spent on the purchase price of a home? | 2 1/2 times annual gross income |
| What are two advantages and two disadvantages of home ownership? | Advantages: build equity which can be borrowed against if necessary and pride of ownership, etc. Disadvantages: large down payment & move-in costs |
| What are 3 factors that should be considered when deciding if you should rent or buy a home? | credit history, location, personal values, wants, and needs |
| Who should purchase renter's insurance>? | Tenant |
| What does renter's insurance cover? | Contents/personal possessions |
| What two types of insurance are included in a home owner's policy? | Property & Liability |
| What are three items that could appear on a lease agreement? | Length of lease, number of people in the rental unit, and payment responsibilities for all amenities. |