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Personal Finance Ch5
Personal Finance Ch 5 (Stukent)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the Time Value of Money (TVM)? | The idea that money available today is worth more than the same amount of money available in the future. |
| Which of the following is NOT a reason why money today is worth more than the same amount in the future? A. Inflation B. Earnings potential C. Opportunity cost D. Nominal return | D. Nominal return |
| If you invest $150 at a 4% annual interest rate, how much will you have after one year? A. $165 B. $156 C. $150 D. $171.99 | B. $156 |
| Which of the following best describes nominal return? | The percentage gain or loss on an investment without adjusting for inflation. |
| What is compounding? | The process of reinvesting earnings to generate more earnings over time. |
| What does Future Value (FV) represent? | The value of an asset at a specified date in the future. |
| Using the Future Value formula, what is the FV of $625 invested at a 5% annual return for 10 years? A. $383.70 B. $805.00 C. $1,018.06 D. This FV cannot be calculated without knowing the inflation rate | C. $1,018.06 |
| What is the Present Value (PV) of $400 to be received in 3 years at an annual interest rate of 6%? A. $320.00 B. $335.85 C. $355.60 D. $476.41 | B. $335.85 |
| Why is it important to consider inflation when analyzing an investment return? | Because inflation decreases the purchasing power of money over time. |
| Why is saving money considered very important? | It provides financial security and peace of mind. |
| What are three primary reasons to save money? | Life happens, you can’t work forever, and the power of compounding. |
| Why is it important to start saving early for retirement? | The earlier you start saving, the more financially comfortable your future will be. |
| How does the 50/30/20 rule work in budgeting? | It allocates 50% for needs, 30% for wants, and 20% for savings. |
| What is the purpose of setting up an emergency fund? | To cover unexpected expenses like medical bills and car repairs. |
| What is the advantage of setting up automatic savings? | To consistently save without thinking about it. |
| How can tracking your spending help you save more money? | It shows where you can cut back and save more. |
| Why is prioritizing paying off high-interest debt important in saving strategies? | It reduces the total amount of interest paid over time. |