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Final Study Guide Flashcards

1
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Credit

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The granting of a loan and the creation of debt; any form of deferred payment

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Debt

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An obligation of repayment owed by one party(the debtor/borrower) to a second party(the creditor/ lender); in most cases this includes repayment of the original loan amount plus interest

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Financial Literacy

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The knowledge and skill set necessary to be an informed consumer and manage finances effectively

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Loan

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A debt evidenced by a “note,” which specifies the principal amount, interest rate and date of repayment

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Personal Finance

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All of the decisions and activities of an individual or family regarding their money, including spending, saving, budgeting, etc.

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Compound Interest

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Interest paid on interest previously earned; credited daily, monthly, quarterly or semiannually

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Emergency Fund

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$500 in readily available cash to be used only in the event of an emergency; the goal of the First Foundation

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Interest Rate

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Percentage paid to a lender for the use of borrowed money(in debt); percentage earned on invested principal(in investing)

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Five Foundations

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The five steps to financial success

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Sinking Fund

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Saving money over time for a large purchase

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Cash Flow Statement

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A summary that shows total income and spending for a given time period

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Envelope System

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Series of envelopes that are divided into categories (food, entertainment, gas, etc.) and are used to store cash for planned monthly expenses

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Overdraft

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Occurs when money is withdrawn from a bank account and the available balance goes below zero

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Reconcile

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To match your bank statement with your checkbook

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Zero-Based Budget

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A cash flow plan that assigns an expense to every dollar of your income, wherein the total income minus the total expenses equals zero

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Annual Fee

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A yearly fee that’s charged by the credit card company for the convenience of the credit card

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Annual Percentage Rate (APR)

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Cost of borrowing money on an annual basis; takes into account the interest rate and other related fees on a loan

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Credit Report

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A detailed report of an individual’s credit history

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Credit Score

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A measure of an individual’s credit risk; calculated from a credit report using a standardized formula

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Debt Snowball

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Preferred method of debt repayment; includes a list of all debts organized from smallest to largest balance

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Depreciation

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A decrease or loss in value

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FAFSA

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

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A form that is completed annually by current and prospective college students to determine their eligibility for financial aid

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Grant

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A form of federal or state financial aid that does not need to be repaid; usually to the students who demonstrate financial need

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Scholarship

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A form of financial aid that does not need to be repaid; usually awarded on the basis of academic, athletic or other achievements

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Work Study

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A program that allows students to work part time while continuing their studies

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Caveat Emptor

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Latin term for “buyer beware”

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Financing

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To buy an item with credit; paying over time

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Marketing

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The process of communicating the value of a product or service to customers

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Diversification

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The practice of dividing the money a person invests between several different types of investments in order to lower risk

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Investing

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The process of setting money aside to increase wealth over time for long-term financial goals such as retirement

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Liquidity

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Quality of an asset that permits it to be converted quickly into cask without a loss of value; availability of money

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Portfolio

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A list of your investments

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Risk-Return Ratio

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Relationship of substantial reward compared to the amounts of risks taken

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Stocks

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Securities that represent part ownership or equity in a corporation

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Beneficiary

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The recipient of assets passed on from the death of a friend or relative

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Claim

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Paperwork filed with an insurance company in order to get them to cover a loss for someone they insure

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Premium

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Amount you must pay monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually to purchase different types of insurance

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Policy

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Describes the type of coverage in an insurance agreement

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Deductible

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Amount you must pay before you begin receiving any benefits from your insurance company

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Resume

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A brief account of one’s professional or work experience and qualifications, often submitted with an employment application

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Income tax

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Tax paid out by anyone who earns an income

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Sales tax

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Tax on goods and services that goes to your state or local government

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Social security

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A federal insurance program funded by taxpayer dollars that provide benefits to people who are retired, unemployed, or disabled

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5 Foundations of Personal Finance

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  1. Save a $500 emergency fund
  2. Get out of debt
  3. Pay cash for your car
  4. Pay cash for college
  5. Build wealth and give
45
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What are 3 basic reasons to save?

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  1. Emergency Fund
  2. Purchases
  3. Wealth Building
46
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Describe the negative consequences of taking on debt. What effects can debt have on your future?

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Having debt can affect your whole life. You could be stuck with college debt or even car debt for years. Debt can cause challenges in relationships and it can cause problems for your kids. Debt grows fast and it’s not unusual to owe 4-10 times the amount you borrowed. So you end up getting more in debt so it keeps getting harder and harder to get out of it

47
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What lesson is learned from the “Ben and Arthur” story? Why should every high school student understand this illustration of compound interest?

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Ben and Arthur both save $2,000 per year at 12%. Ben started at age 19 and stops at age 29, while Arthur starts at age 27 and stops at age 65. Ben invested only $16,000 while Arthur invested $78,000 and could never catch up. Ben came out ahead by over $700,000. This shows that starting earlier with even a little money will continue to build and build so every high school student should know the earlier you start, the more time your money has to compound

48
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What are the most important things you learned from this class (what will you use or remember)?

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It is important to invest in your future and to not let debts hold you back. Budgeting and serving

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