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What information do you need to know to understand your personal finances? Income, goals, plan to reach goals
___________ is something that takes away from your financial peace and sense of hope for the future. Debt
Why is it important to track your expenses throughout the month? Make sure you are sticking to your budget
How can budgeting help you? Gives you control over your money
Personal finance is 20% knowledge and 80% ________________. Behavior
What is the first foundation of personal finance for high school students? Save $500 for an emergency fund
What are the 3 main reasons why you should save your money? Emergencies, large purchases, wealth building
What are three examples of variable expenses? Electric, groceries, gas
Building wealth ultimately comes down to what two things? Investing consistently and time allowing it to grow
True/False Paying with a debit card typically leads to overspending False
True/False Most people pay their credit card off in full every month False
What does it mean to live on less than you make? Keep your expenses below what you make per month and save
How can you fund a college degree without taking on debt? Scholarships, grants, work study, cash flow
A budget doesn’t tell you not to spend, it actually gives you ____________ to spend money on the things you want/need. Permission
What are the 4 components of a budget? Income, giving, saving, expenses
Who makes decisions about personal finance? Individuals and families
Credit cards became available after World War I and now they are ____________ acceptable in today's society. socially
What is the formula to calculate your net worth? Assets - liabilities = net worth
List the four types of expenses and define them. Fixed: same amount each month; Variable: pay each month but total varies; Discretionary: non-essential spending; Intermittent: not every month, occurs at certain times
List an example of an appreciating asset and a depreciating asset. Appreciating: house; Depreciating: car
If your assets total more than your liabilities, you have a __________ net worth. Positive
What does living paycheck to paycheck mean? Income is used solely for expenses, little to no savings
Give at least two examples when it would be appropriate to use your emergency fund. Blown car tire; A/C stops working
When setting financial goals they should be what 5 things? Specific, measurable, time-sensitive, yours, written down
What are your 4 walls? Food, utilities, shelter, transportation
How often should you create a budget? Monthly
What is it called when you buy something that you did not plan for? Impulse buy
What is gross income? Total amount of money before taxes
What is your biggest tool to build wealth? Income
What is the average rate of growth of an investment over time called? Compound growth
What factors determine your credit score? History of debt and payments
The _____________ is the total amount of the car loan, plus taxes and fees Principal
The amount of time you have to pay back a loan is called? Term
What is the debt snowball method? Pay minimums on all debts, pay extra on the smallest, roll payment to next smallest until paid off
What are the three components of compound growth? Time, money, rate of return
What are the two types of markets called? What do they mean? Bull: markets going up; Bear: markets going down for a prolonged time
What is the difference between a Roth and traditional IRA? Roth: deposit post-tax and withdraw tax-free; Traditional: deposit pre-tax and pay taxes on withdrawals
Who technically owns your house when you have a mortgage loan? The lender
What is the biggest depreciating asset most people have? A car
What is the difference between a cash-flow statement and a budget? Cash-flow shows past spending; budget plans future spending
State the difference between a subsidized and an unsubsidized loan? Subsidized: no interest until 6 months after graduation; Unsubsidized: interest starts immediately
How are ETFs and mutual funds similar? Both are collections of assets that diversify investments
On average how long does it take people to pay back student loans? 20 years
True/False You still have to pay back student loans even if you drop out. True
Why is it important to think about your future before going to college? Avoid unnecessary debt for a degree you won’t use
What is collateral for a loan? An item offered to secure a loan that can be taken if you don’t pay
What are the three ways to get free money to help pay for college? Scholarships, grants, work-study
What should you start with when budgeting with an irregular income? Expenses
What are the three types of financial goals? Short: up to 2 years; Medium: 2–5 years; Long: 5+ years
Define inflation. General rise in prices of goods and services over time
Why should you get your free credit reports every year? Check for accounts opened without your permission
List at least three types of fees associated with credit cards. Interest, annual, late, cash advance, over-the-limit, merchant
Define opportunity cost. What you give up when you choose one option over another
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