FINP
TAMU
INVESTMENTS/RETIREMENTS
MISC
TVM
100

WHAT ARE ALL THE DIFFERENT CORE FINANCIAL PLANNING CLASSES (TAMU)?

FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR PROFESSIONALS, TECHNOLOGY, investment planning, retirement planning, risk management and insurance, tax planning, estate planning, AND CAPSTONE

100

WHAT IS TAMU MASCOT'S NAME?

MISS REV, REVEILLE

100

TYPICALLY, HOW MUCH CAN YOU PUT INTO AN IRA BEFORE THE AGE OF 50?

$7,000 A YEAR

100

HOW MANY LETTERS ARE IN THE ALPHABET?

26 LETTERS

100

What does tvm stand for?

Time value of money

200

NAME 6 PROFESSORS/FACULTY IN THE FINP DEPARTMENT.

DR. HARNESS, JEANIE, PROF. KILMER, PROF. ROACH, PROF. FIELD, PROF. WHIDDON, PROF. LEPPER, PROF. JOHNSON, PROF. WEBB, PROF. HALLIWELL, A. GENE NELSON

200

WHAT IS THE FOOTBALL TEAM RECORD & WHO IS TAMU PLAYING NEXT?

10-0 , SAMFORD

200

WHAT ARE 3 FREE PLATFORMS YOU CAN USE FOR INVESTMENTS?

SCHWAB, FIDELITY, VANGUARD, WEBULL, ROBINHOOD

200

WHICH DIRECTION DOES THE SUN RISE AND SET?

RISES IN THE EAST, SETS IN THE WEST

200

A savings account earns 10 percent per year. If you deposit $200, about how much interest do you earn in one year?

What is $20?

300

This term describes spreading your money across different investments to reduce risk.

What is diversification?


300

NAME 3 TAMU TRADITIONS


  • Aggie Ring
  • 12th Man
  • Aggie War Hymn
  • Bonfire Memoria
  • The Big Event
  • Century Tree
  • Fish Camp
  • Midnight Yell Practice
  • Muster
  • Reveille
  • Silver Taps
  • Elephant Walk
  • Howdy
  • Gig 'em
  • Yell Leaders
  • Maroon Out
300

WHAT ARE THE 2 TYPES OF IRAs, EXPLAIN EACH?

ROTH IRA: After-tax contributions, tax-free growth and withdrawals, no RMDs.

TRADITIONAL IRA: Tax-deferred contributions, taxable withdrawals, RMDs required.



300

WHAT US CURRENCY JUST RECENTLY STOPPED GETTING MINTED IN THE PAST WEEK?

THE PENNY

300

In TVM calculations, this variable is used to represent the total number of periods, like months or years, over which money is compounded or discounted.

N

400

How many hours of CFP experience do you need to earn your CFP, and what is one way to earn hours as an undergrad?



4,000 hours: Direct financial planning work.
6,000 hours: Broader apprenticeship under a CFP.
Undergrad way: Financial planning internship.

400

WHAT ARE THE TAMU CORE VALUES?

RELLIS: RESPECT, EXCELLENCE, LEADERSHIP, LOYALTY, INTEGRITY, SELFLESS SERVICE
400

This term describes the rise and fall of investment value over time.

What is volatility?

400

WHAT % OF AMERICANS ARE MILLIONAIRES?

A: 4% , B: 18%, C:8%, D:12%

B: 18%

400

You put $50 into an account that earns 4 percent per year. Does your money grow faster with simple or compound interest?

What is compound interest?

500

What do RIA, CFP, and SIE stand for?

RIA: Registered Investment Advisor

CFP: Certified Financial Planner

SIE: Securities Industry Essentials exam

500

WHAT GENDER BABY ARE THE ROACH's HAVING??

GIRL!!!

500

This type of bond is backed by the U.S. government and is considered very safe.

What is a Treasury bond?

500

WHAT IS ONE OF THE FEW FOODS THAT NEVER SPOILS?

HONEY / PURE SALT

500

You deposit $800 in an account earning 5 percent annual interest, compounded annually.
How much total interest will you earn after 3 years?

Future Value:
800(1.05)^3=926.10

Total Interest:
926.10−800=126.10

Answer: You will earn about $126 in interest.





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