Humanities Revision Flashcards
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What is Money Management?
The process of managing personal or family finances effectively to achieve financial goals.
Key objectives include managing expenses, increasing savings, and reducing debt.
What are the main objectives of money management?
- Manage expenses so that they do not exceed income
- Increase savings for the future
- Reduce and manage debt wisely.
These objectives help ensure financial health and stability.
What is money?
A medium of exchange that is widely accepted in transactions involving goods, services, or settlement of debts.
It serves as a unit of account, a store of value, and a standard of deferred payment.
What are the characteristics of money?
- Medium of Exchange
- Unit of Account
- Store of Value
These characteristics facilitate economic transactions.
Why do we need money?
- Facilitates Exchange
- Unit of Account
- Store of Value
- Standard of Deferred Payment
- Portability
- Divisibility
- Durability and Uniformity
- Fosters Specialization and Efficiency
These functions address challenges associated with barter systems.
What are the benefits of having money?
- Basic Needs and Comfort
- Investments and Wealth Building
- Entrepreneurship
- Quality of Life
- Freedom and Choices
- Education
- Healthcare
- Emergency Preparedness
- Legacy and Generational Wealth
- Philanthropy and Social Impact
Financial well-being contributes to overall happiness but is only one aspect of a fulfilling life.
What are the downsides of having too much money?
- Increased Stress and Responsibility
- Privacy Concerns
- Relationship Strain
- Expectations and Pressure
- Work-Life Balance
- Isolation
- Risk Aversion
- Estrangement from Reality
- Lack of Motivation
- Impact on Personal Identity
Experiences with wealth vary widely among individuals.
What are the different types of money?
- Fiat Money
- Commodity Money
- Fiduciary Money
- Representative Money
- Commercial Bank Money (Demand Deposit)
- Central Bank Money (Reserves)
- Cryptocurrencies
- Local currencies
- Barter
- Electronic Money (E-Money)
- Foreign Exchange (Forex)
Each type serves different functions and has unique characteristics.
What is Fiat Money?
A type of currency that has no intrinsic value and is not backed by a physical commodity.
Its value is derived from trust in the government that issues it.
What is Commodity Money?
Currency that has intrinsic value derived from the material it is made from.
Examples include precious metals, copper, shells, and cattle.
What is Fiduciary Money?
Currency not backed by a physical commodity but relies on trust and confidence of the users.
The most common form is fiat currency.
What is Representative Money?
Currency that represents a claim on a commodity with intrinsic value.
It provides a convenient means of conducting transactions without using the actual commodity.
What is Commercial Bank Money?
Money created by commercial banks through lending and deposit creation.
Central banks regulate this process to ensure financial stability.
What is the Australian Dollar?
The official currency of Australia, which is fiat money not backed by a physical commodity.
Its value is based on public confidence in the Australian government.
What is a Cashless Society?
A society where financial transactions are conducted electronically rather than using physical cash.
This includes the use of credit cards, mobile payments, and digital currencies.
What are the common uses of credit cards?
- Purchases
- Convenience
- Emergency Expenses
Credit cards allow individuals to borrow money up to a predefined limit.
What is the primary function of a credit card?
To buy goods and services both in physical stores and online, with the issuer covering the cost to be repaid later.
What is one key advantage of using credit cards?
Convenience in making payments without carrying large amounts of cash.
In what situations can credit cards be particularly useful?
Emergency expenses, online transactions, travel expenses.
What are some examples of emergency expenses where credit cards may be used?
Car repairs, medical bills, home repairs.
How do credit cards facilitate online shopping?
They provide a secure method for making payments on the Internet.
What benefits do credit cards often provide for travel-related expenses?
Travel rewards or insurance benefits.
What is the impact of responsible credit card use on credit history?
Helps establish and build credit history, contributing to a positive credit score.
What are common rewards offered by credit cards?
Rewards programs, cashback incentives, points, miles.