Budgeting
Saving
Digital Citizenship
Consumer Skills
Fun Facts
100

What is a budget?

A plan for how to spend your money

100
Which type of interest helps your money grow faster: compound interest or simple interest?

Compound interest

100

True or false: People can steal your identity if they know your social security number

True

100

True or false: Companies study human psychology in order to get us to buy more from them

True

100

Which 2 presidents appear on both coins and dollar bills?

George Washington and Abraham Lincoln

200

All of the following are considered a need EXCEPT:

  1. Music streaming subscription

  2. Gas for your car

  3. Monthly health insurance premium 

  4. Rent 

1. Music streaming subscription

200

Name an example of a long-term saving goal

A car, a house, college, etc.

200

What can an identity thief do with your credit card information? Choose all that apply:

a. Get a new birth certificate

b. Buy things

c. Get medical care

d. Get a new social security number

Buy things and get medical care

200

What is one reason to keep a receipt?

To make sure you weren't charged incorrectly

In case you want to return an item

They have your credit card information

200

In November 2025, the government announced that they would stop making this type of US currency after 230 years. What was it?

The penny
300

Why should you create a budget?

It helps you know where your money is going, make sure you have enough money to pay for your needs

300
According to the 50/30/20 rule, what percent of your paycheck/allowance should you save? 

20%

300

What is phishing?

When scammers use email or text messages to trick you into revealing your personal information

300

Why do stores put things on sale?

To encourage you to buy more

300

Who is on the $1 coin (not bill)?

Sacagawea

400

In the federal government's budget, which type of spending makes up the majority of the budget: discretionary spending or mandatory spending?

Mandatory spending

400

Why should you put your savings into a savings account instead of keeping it in your drawer or piggy bank?

Your money is safer in a savings account, and you earn interest from your savings account

400

Which of these websites is most secure?

  1. htp://educationisfun.com

  2. www.educationisfun.com

  3. https://educationisfun.com

  4. https://educotionisfun.comt

400

Name 3 things you might do when comparison shopping

Set a budget

Decide what matters

Use Search Engines

Read Reviews

Consider Brand Reputation

Check Comparison Sites

Use Coupons

400
When did people first invent money?
About 7,000 years ago
500

What government program makes up the largest part of the federal government's budget?

Social Security

500

What is the formula for calculating interest?

Interest = Principal x Rate x Time

500

Name the 4 aspects of digital citizenship

Digital Health and Wellness

Online Safety

Cyberbullying

Digital Responsibility

500

What part of a receipt at a restaurant would NOT be included in a receipt for clothes you buy at a store?

Tip

500

What is Mr Beberniss' favorite football team?

Denver Broncos

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