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CE 13
CE.13 – PERSONAL FINANCE & FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| WHAT ARE THE THREE FORMS OF MONEY USED IN THE U.S.? | Coins; Currency; Bank deposits accessible by check or debit card. |
| WHAT IS A CHECKING ACCOUNT? | A bank account used for daily transactions. |
| WHAT IS A SAVINGS ACCOUNT? | A bank account that earns interest and is used for saving money |
| WHAT IS INTEREST? | The cost of borrowing money or the payment received for saving money. |
| WHAT IS A DEBIT CARD? | A card used to withdraw money directly from a bank account. |
| WHAT IS DIRECT DEPOSIT? | Electronic transfer of money into a bank account. |
| WHAT IS CREDIT? | Borrowing money with the promise to repay later. |
| WHAT IS A LOAN? | Money borrowed that must be repaid with interest. |
| WHAT IS A CREDIT SCORE? | A number that represents a person’s creditworthiness. |
| WHY IS A GOOD CREDIT SCORE IMPORTANT? | It allows individuals to borrow money at lower interest rates |
| WHAT HAPPENS IF DEBT IS NOT REPAID? | Credit score decreases; legal consequences may occur. |
| WHAT IS INTEREST ON A LOAN? | The cost paid to borrow money. |
| WHY IS INSURANCE IMPORTANT? | It protects against financial loss. |
| WHAT IS RISK? | The possibility of loss or harm. |
| WHAT ARE COMMON TYPES OF INSURANCE? | Health; Auto; Home; Life. |
| WHAT IS A PREMIUM? | The amount paid for insurance coverage. |
| WHAT IS A DEDUCTIBLE? | The amount paid out-of-pocket before insurance coverage begins |
| WHAT IS A BUDGET? | A plan for managing income and expenses. |
| WHY IS BUDGETING IMPORTANT? | It helps control spending and prepare for future expenses |
| WHAT IS INCOME? | Money earned from work or investments. |
| WHAT ARE FIXED EXPENSES? | Costs that remain the same each month (rent, insurance). |
| WHAT ARE VARIABLE EXPENSES? | Costs that change (food, entertainment). |
| WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE? | Making careful spending decisions, saving and investing, budgeting, and using credit wisely. |