SPENDING AND SAVINGS
Employment Skills
Insurance Basics
Investing & Future Planning
Credit & Debt
100

What is the best name for money set aside to cover unexpected expenses like car repairs or medical bills?

What is an emergency fund?

100

What is the term for behaviors like responsibility, communication, and teamwork?

What are soft skills?

100

What is the name of the money you must pay before insurance begins covering costs?

What is a deductible?

100

What is money earned from an investment called?

What is a return?

100

Using borrowed money that must be repaid later is known as what?

What is credit?

200

Which banking account is mainly designed for everyday spending and purchases?

What is a checking account?

200

What document is usually sent with a resume to explain why you are interested in a job?

What is a cover letter?

200

What type of insurance helps pay for doctor visits and medical care?

 What is health insurance?

200

Stocks represent ownership in what?

What is a company?

200

Which type of card uses money directly from your bank account?

What is a debit card?

300

If someone spends more money than they earn each month, this is called what?

What is a budget deficit?

300

What is the main purpose of a job interview?

What is allowing employers to evaluate applicants?

300

Why do younger drivers often pay higher car insurance premiums?

What is higher risk?

300

Why should people begin saving for retirement early?

What is allowing investments more time to grow?

300

What usually happens to your credit score if you miss several loan payments?

What is the credit score decreases?

400

According to the 50/30/20 rule, which category should receive the largest percentage of your income?

What are needs?

400

Name one thing you should do during a professional interview.

What is maintaining eye contact, dressing professionally, or speaking clearly?

400

If a storm damages your vehicle while parked, which type of coverage would most likely help pay for repairs?

What is comprehensive coverage?

400

What is one risk of investing all your money into only one company’s stock?

What is increased financial risk?

400

Why is it important to pay credit card balances on time?

What is avoiding late fees and protecting credit history?

500

A person deposits $500 into a savings account that earns interest. What is the main advantage of keeping money in this type of account?

What is earning interest on savings?

500

What is one advantage of networking with professionals in your career field?

What is learning about job opportunities or gaining career advice?

500

Why do insurance companies group customers by risk levels?

What is determining premium costs fairly?

500

A person buys 20 shares of stock for $15 each and later sells them for $22 each. What is the total profit?

What is $140?

500

Which type of loan is commonly secured using the item being purchased as collateral?

What is an auto loan or mortgage?