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Froggy Jumps Personal Finance Essentials QuizOnline version Test your money basics fast. by Hannah Zimmerman 1 What is a checking account mainly used for? a Daily transactions and payments b Long-term saving c High-interest investing 2 What does a bank statement mainly show? a All money movements in and out b Credit scores c Investment returns 3 What is the main difference between a debit card and a credit card? a Debit accrues interest; credit doesn't b Debit uses your bank funds; credit borrows money c Both are the same for purchases 4 What is FDIC protection up to? a No protection for deposits b Up to $500,000 per depositor c Up to $250,000 per depositor 5 What is the purpose of an emergency fund? a Fund vacations b Pay monthly debt only c Cover unexpected expenses 6 What does 50/30/20 budgeting mean? a 40/40/20 b 60/20/20 c 50% necessities, 30% wants, 20% savings 7 What is a secured loan backed by? a No security required b Collateral c Only credit history 8 What is the primary goal of diversification? a Reduce risk by spreading investments b Concentrate in one stock c Increase fees 9 What does a W-4 form determine? a Tax withholding from payroll b Retirement contributions c Credit score 10 What is the difference between gross pay and net pay? a Net pay is take-home after deductions b Gross pay is after taxes c Net pay is before deductions 11 What is Credit? a The cost of borrowing money, expressed as a yearly percentage b The ability to borrow money and pay it back later c A card that allows you to borrow money up to a certain limit 12 What is a Credit Card? a The length of time you have to repay the loan b The amount of money borrowed c A card that allows you to borrow money up to a certain limit 13 What is a Loan? a Either fixed or variable interest charged on a savings account b Borrowed money that must be repaid over time with interest c Money you pay upfront when buying something with a loan 14 What does Term mean in loans? a The length of time you have to repay the loan b The amount of money borrowed c The cost of borrowing money 15 What is Principal? a The cost of borrowing money Expressed yearly b The interest rate at which money is borrowed c The amount of money borrowed 16 What is Interest (APR)? a The cost of borrowing money, expressed with a yearly percentage b The total payments over the loan term c The amount of money you must pay upfront 17 What is a Down Payment? a Money you pay upfront when buying something with a loan b The monthly repayment amount c The final payment at the end of the loan 18 What is Variable vs Fixed Interest? a Interest always increases over time b Variable: interest rate stays the same c Fixed: interest rate stays the same 19 What is Credit History? a A record of how youve borrowed and repaid money b Your current bank balance c A list of all your savings accounts 20 What is a Credit Report? a Summary of your investments b A report of your income tax c Detailed report of your credit history 21 What is a Credit Score? a A number that summarizes your credit risk b Your annual income score c A number showing your net worth 22 Who are Credit Bureaus? a Government agencies that regulate interest rates b Companies that track credit information. c Banks that issue loans 23 What is a Secured vs Unsecured Loan? a Secured: backed by collateral (car, house). b Both are always insured c Unsecured: backed by collateral (car, house). 24 What is Advice for using credit? a Pay on time, keep balances low, don’t borrow more than you can afford. b Maximize balance, pay late if necessary c Only use credit for luxury items 25 What are Sources of credit? a Real estate agencies, car dealerships b Retail stores and gas stations only c Banks, credit unions, credit card companies, government student loans. 26 What term means the total yearly cost of college (tuition, housing, books, food, transportation)? a Cost of Attendance b Net Cost c FAFSA 27 What term refers to what you actually pay after grants and scholarships are subtracted? a Net Cost b Grants c Cost of Attendance 28 What does FAFSA stand for? a Financial Aid Sticker b Free Application for Federal Student Aid. c Federal Aid Form 29 What is a Submission Summary & Student Aid Index? a A scholarship listing b A summary of your FAFSA results. c A payment plan for college 30 What does the Student Aid Index (SAI) estimate? a Your loan eligibility b Your college's cost c Your family’s ability to pay. 31 What is the mix of grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study offered by a college? a Financial Aid Package b Student Aid Index c Cost of Attendance 32 Subsidized vs Unsubsidized Loan: Subdidized means what? a No interest ever b Government pays interest while you’re in school. c Interest starts immediately 33 Subsidized vs Unsubsidized Loan: Unsubsidized means what? a Government pays interest while you’re in school. b Interest is waived during school. c Interest starts immediately. 34 What is Work Study? a A part-time job program for students to earn money for school. b A full-time employment program c A scholarship for work experience 35 What are Grants? a Work-study earnings b Loans you must repay c Free money for college that does not need to be repaid. 36 What are Scholarships? a A type of loan b Money you must repay with interest c Free money awarded for academics, sports, or talents. 37 What is Insurance? a A contract that protects you financially from major losses. b A savings plan c A loan agreement 38 Which are Types of Insurance listed? a Mortgage, travel, dental, vision b Health, auto, renters, homeowners, life, pet c Liability, cargo, travel 39 What is a Deductible? a The insurance coverage limit b The total premium you pay annually c The amount you pay before insurance starts covering costs. 40 What is a Premium? a The amount you pay regularly (monthly or yearly) for insurance. b The deductible amount c The claim payout 41 What is the Out-of-Pocket Maximum? a The annual deductible only b The total premium for the year c The most you’ll pay in a year before insurance covers 100%. 42 Investing: What is the basic idea? a Spending for instant gains b Using money to buy assets that can grow over time. c Saving without risk 43 What are Stocks? a A type of savings account b Lending money to a company c Ownership shares in a company. 44 What is Diversification? a Skipping investments entirely b Spreading money across different investments to reduce risk. c Putting all money in one stock 45 What are Bonds? a Loans you give to companies or governments that earn interest. b Stocks you own in a company c Insurance policies 46 What are Funds (index & mutual funds)? a A bank account type b A single stock c Collections of many stocks or bonds in one investment. 47 What are Options for Retirement? a 401(k), IRA, Roth IRA. b Stocks and bonds only c Savings accounts only 48 Why start early? a Investing is risky later b More time allows compound interest to grow your money. c You earn more salary earlier 49 Rate of Return measures what? a How much your investment grows or loses over time. b Your salary growth c The interest on loans 50 Tax Day refers to what date? a January 1 b December 31 c April 15 51 W-4 form is used to determine what? a Your tax refund status b Your eligibility for aid c Tax withholding by your employer. 52 W-2 form shows what? a How much you earned and how much tax was withheld. b Your annual budget c Your loan details 53 What is 1040? a State tax form b Payroll form c Main federal income tax return form. 54 Dependent vs Independent: Dependent means? a Student loan dependent b Independent: supports themselves. c Dependent: supported financially by someone else. 55 Independent: means? a Dependent: supported by a parent b Unemployed person c Independent: supports themselves. 56 What is a Budget? a A plan for how you earn, spend, and save money. b An investment strategy c A list of expenses only 57 What is Gross Pay? a Net pay b Total pay before taxes and deductions. c Take-home pay after deductions 58 What is Net Pay? a Take-home pay after taxes and deductions. b Gross income c Total pay before taxes

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Personal Finance Essentials QuizOnline version

by Hannah Zimmerman

What is a checking account mainly used for?

What does a bank statement mainly show?

What is the main difference between a debit card and a credit card?

What is FDIC protection up to?

What is the purpose of an emergency fund?

What does 50/30/20 budgeting mean?

What is a secured loan backed by?

What is the primary goal of diversification?

What does a W-4 form determine?

What is the difference between gross pay and net pay?

What is Credit?

What is a Credit Card?

What is a Loan?

What does Term mean in loans?

What is Principal?

What is Interest (APR)?

What is a Down Payment?

What is Variable vs Fixed Interest?

What is Credit History?

What is a Credit Report?

What is a Credit Score?

Who are Credit Bureaus?

What is a Secured vs Unsecured Loan?

What is Advice for using credit?

What are Sources of credit?

What term means the total yearly cost of college (tuition, housing, books, food, transportation)?

What term refers to what you actually pay after grants and scholarships are subtracted?

What does FAFSA stand for?

What is a Submission Summary & Student Aid Index?

What does the Student Aid Index (SAI) estimate?

What is the mix of grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study offered by a college?

Subsidized vs Unsubsidized Loan: Subdidized means what?

Subsidized vs Unsubsidized Loan: Unsubsidized means what?

What is Work Study?

What are Grants?

What are Scholarships?

What is Insurance?

Which are Types of Insurance listed?

What is a Deductible?

What is a Premium?

What is the Out-of-Pocket Maximum?

Investing: What is the basic idea?

What are Stocks?

What is Diversification?

What are Bonds?

What are Funds (index & mutual funds)?

What are Options for Retirement?

Why start early?

Rate of Return measures what?

Tax Day refers to what date?

W-4 form is used to determine what?

W-2 form shows what?

What is 1040?

Dependent vs Independent: Dependent means?

Independent: means?

What is a Budget?

What is Gross Pay?

What is Net Pay?