Money Basics
Needs VS. Wants
Smart Money Moves
Random Facts/Terms
Misc.
100

This is the money you earn from working a job or other sources?

What is income?

100

These are things you must have to live, like food and shelter?

What are needs?

100

A card linked directly to a checking account. Allows you to make purchases

What is a debit card?

100

How long does it take to complete a Bachelor's Degree?

What is 4 years?

100

How many years does it take to obtain an Associate's Degree?

What is 2 years?

200

A plan that helps you track your spending and saving each month?

What is a budget?

200

Essential items necessary for survival?

What are needs?

200

Using your credit card but not paying the full balance can lead to this?

What is debt?

200

Exchanging money for goods, services, or items?

What is spending?

200

The actual amount of money an employee receives after deductions are subtracted?

What is net pay?

300
Money set aside for future use?

What are savings?

300

Buying a new phone when your old one still works is an example of this?

What is a want?

300

A 3-digit number that helps lenders determine the risk of lending you money

What is a credit score?

300

A card issues to a borrower that provides a line of credit, allowing users to borrow funds up to a set limit?

What is a credit card?

300

The amount of money an employee earns before any taxes or deductions?


What is gross pay?

400

The money you spend on things like food, clothes, and entertainment?

What are expenses?

400

Paying rent every month is an example of this?

What is a need?

400

This is the extra amount you may have to pay when you borrow money?

What is interest?

400

What is the credit score range?

What is 300-850?

400

List 3 examples of debt?

Mortgage, credit card debt, student loans, personal loans, medical debt, car loans

500

Savings set aside for unexpected expenses, like a car repair or medical bill

What is an emergency fund?

500

Non-essential items that enhance your life?

What are wants?

500

The borrower receives something of value now, in agreement to repay the lender later (typically with interest)

What is credit?

500

List 2 of the 3 factors that affect salary?

What is: Degree type, field of study, or location?

500

The out-of-pocket dollar amount you pay before a health service?

What is a co-pay?