πŸ’΅ Money & Banking
πŸ“ˆ Saving & Investing
πŸ’³ Payments & Checks
πŸ”‘ Key Concepts
🌍 Global & Everyday Economics
100

A place where people deposit money and borrow loans.

Answer: Bank

100

Interest earned on both the principal and past interest.

Answer: Compound Interest

100

A check guaranteed by the bank.

Answer: Cashier’s Check

100

How easily money can be turned into cash.

Answer: Liquidity

100

General Knowledge – Name one typical Colombian food.

Answer: Arepa, Bandeja Paisa, etc.

200

A nonprofit financial institution owned by members.

Answer: Credit Union

200

Rule used to estimate how long it takes money to double.

Answer: Rule of 72

200

A prepaid piece of paper to send money safely.

Answer: Money Order

200

Idea that money today is worth more than in the future.

Answer: Time Value of Money

200

A secure box in the bank for valuables.

Answer: Safe Deposit Box

300

U.S. agency that protects bank deposits up to $250,000.

Answer: FDIC

300

Government savings product that doubles in value.

Answer: Savings Bond

300

A personal check verified by the bank as having funds.

Answer: Certified Check

300

When prices rise and the value of money decreases.

Answer: Inflation

300

Period when unemployment is very high and economy very weak.

Answer: Depression

400

Agency that protects deposits in credit unions.

Answer: NCUA

400

A savings product where money must stay for a fixed time.

Answer: Certificate of Deposit – CD

400

General Knowledge – What is the most recent iPhone model?

Answer: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air, and iPhone 16e

400

When prices fall and the value of money increases.

Answer: Deflation

400

Period when economy slows down for at least 6 months.

Answer: Recession

500

A bank service where your paycheck goes directly into your account.

Answer: Direct Deposit

500

General Knowledge – How many different versions of the US flag have existed?

Answer: There have been 27 official iterations of the American flag since its first adoption in 1777, with each change primarily adding a star to the flag as a new state joined the Union. The current 50-star version has been in continuous use since July 4, 1960, after Hawaii became the 50th state.   

500

Special checks used while traveling.

Answer: Traveler’s Checks

500

General Knowledge – What is one common traffic law in Chesterfield, Virginia?

Answer: Seat belts are required for all passengers / Speed limit must be followed as posted

500

A person who starts their own business.

Answer: Entrepreneur

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