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P. Finance Test 1

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How is wealth defined?   Assets minus debts  
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Which of the following is FALSE about saving and investing?   Both saving and investing generally have low returns Saving has more risk; investing has less risk  
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Which is NOT a typical goal for a savings account?   To buy groceries for the week  
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What is the general rule of thumb on how much you should save?   20% of your income  
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What is a 529 account?   A tax exempt fund that lets your savings grow for school  
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About how much should you save in an emergency fund?   3-6 months of living expenses  
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What is a good strategy to help you save?   Pay yourself first - set aside money for savings each month  
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Which of the following is FALSE about opening up a Roth IRA?   Compounding occurs at a slower rate in a Roth IRA You need to put at least $1,000 in it every year  
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Which is true about online savings accounts?   Usually have higher interest rates than non-online accounts Usually have lower costs compared to brick-and-mortar banks  
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What are some reasons for why so many Americans live paycheck-to-paycheck?   Many people impulse shop  
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What is a benefit of opening up a Health Savings Account (HSA)?   You can use pre-tax $ to pay for out-of-pocket costs  
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How does the 50-20-30 rule distribute your income?   50% expenses, 20% saving, 30% flexible spending  
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How is compound interest different than simple interest?   It is simple interest + interest earned on that interest  
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How does inflation impact the money in your savings account?   The purchasing power of your money decreases over time  
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Assuming a rate of growth of 8%, in how many years will your money double?   9 years  
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At what rate does your $ need to grow at to double in18 years?   4%  
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Savings accounts differ from checking accounts in that...   Money in a savings account can be used to fund a bank's loans  
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What might you need to open a savings account?   Identification Minimum opening deposit  
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True or False: You need a checking account to open a savings account.   False  
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Which is true about Certificates of Deposits (CDs)   The bank can loan out the $ in your CD The bank pays you interest in return  
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People who are unbanked are likely to...   Incur lots of fees at Check Cashers to access their money  
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You can access the money in your checking account by...   Transferring money through your online account  
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Overdraft protection...   can keep you form overdrawing, but charges a high fee  
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Which of the following fees may banks charge you?   Monthly Maintenance Fee  
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A checking account is best used for...   Storing money to spend Placing money you earn  
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What is the benefit of using direct deposit?   You don't have to spend time and energy depositing a check  
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Which of the following is TRUE about banks and credit unions?   Banks are for-profit, credits unions are not-for-profit  
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Which of the following is NOT required to open a checking account?   Your or your parents' previous year's tax return  
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Which of the following is TRUE of prepaid debit cards?   They can be used as an effective budgeting tool  
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Which of the following is NOT a common way most people are using P2P, such as Venmo?   To pay off their credit cards  
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Which of the following is TRUE about checks?   The amount of money is written both numerically and in words You should endorse the back when depositing a check  
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What feature is the LEAST important for a college student to look for in a checking account?   Interest rate  
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Which of the following choices will DEFINITELY show up on your bank statement at the end of July?   Ice cream bought with your debit card on July 16th An ATM withdrawal you made on July 21st  
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Which of the following is TRUE about Student Checking Accounts?   Some have monthly fees  
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Which of the following is FALSE about check registers?   You can submit them to the bank to verify each transaction  
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What is a typical overdraft fee?   $35  
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Text or email alerts can notify you of...   Low balances Unusual activity Deposits  
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How can you protect your checking account when using online and mobile banking?   Use a strong password Connect to a secure WiFi Network  
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You have $30 in your acct. How can a bank reorder 4 checks written today to MAXIMIZE your fees?   $35 check, $7.50 check, $5 check, $15 check  
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Why is understanding a bank's fees particularly important for students or young adults?   With less banking experience they may incur fees unknowingly  
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