Module 14 Test

Net worth is calculated by

subtracting liabilities from assets

At the end of the month Corrine's budget has money left over. She can either

a. Spend less or save less. b. Spend less or save more. c. Spend more or save more. * d. Spend more or save less.

Generally speaking, a car is what type of asset?

a. appreciating b. business asset c. depreciating * d. wealth building

In repaying direct subsidized federal student loans, interest payments begin

a. as soon as the money is borrowed b. when the borrower has a job for one year c. six months after graduation * d. at graduation

The types of student aid that typically do not need to be repaid include scholarships and

a. loans on an extended repayment plan b. private loans c. grants * d. federal student loans

When inflation occurs, the impact on savings is

a. positive b. no effect c. negative * d. positive then negative

The FAFSA application identifies for students which of the following?

a. the estimated family contribution and the amount of private loans available to the student b. the estimated family contribution and the colleges to which the student will be admitted c. the estimated family tax deductions and the amount of financial aid available to the student * d. the estimated family contribution and the amount of financial aid available to the student

In making a decision about the costs of postsecondary education, these costs should be compared to

a. the length of time to pay off private loans. b. future potential earnings. * c. potential number of years in postsecondary education d. potential number of years working in a career.

Which of the following is not included in a net worth statement?

$50 per month for a gym membership

Which of the following are strategies that help in saving for an emergency fund?

Start small, focus on the benefits, and treat savings like a bill.

Are fixed costs considered to be anticipated or unanticipated costs? Are variable costs considered to be anticipated or unanticipated costs?

a. Fixed costs are anticipated costs and variable costs are unanticipated costs. * b. Fixed costs are unanticipated costs and variable costs are anticipated costs. c. Fixed costs are unanticipated costs and variable costs are unanticipated costs. d. Fixed costs are anticipated costs and variable costs are anticipated costs.

Being aware of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy and how it can affect interest rates can impact planning for major purchases. When interest rates rise the Federal Reserve is combating _________ and makes it _______ expensive to finance a car or a home loan.

a. unemployment; more * b. unemployment; less c. inflation; less d. inflation; more ((

When interest is earned not only on principal but also earned on interest, it is referred to as

compound interest

A budget is a plan for spending money based on income, expenses and

financial goals

Examples of unanticipated income include

gifts, bonuses, inheritances