Saving/ Banking
Checking/ Banking
True or False
Goals
Banking
100

This is what you get from the bank monthly.

What is a bank statement?

100

This happens when I use my debit card to make a purchase.

What is my checking account will decrease?

100

Most people have an adequate amount saved for an Emergency Fund and retirement.

What is False?

100

This is when you split your net (after-tax) income into three clear categories: 50% for needs, 30% for wants, and 20% for savings.

What is the 50/20/30 rule?

100

This is a card that you put money on prior to using and is not connected to a bank account.

What is a prepaid card?

200

This is when your employer sends your paycheck electronically to your bank account.

What is direct deposit?

200

This is a charge applied by a bank or credit union when you spend or withdraw more money than you have in your account.

What is overdraft fee?

200

You should never give banking information to your bank.

What is false? (trick question)

200

This should be 3-6 months of your expenses.

What is how much should you save in an emergency fund?

200

This is when you don't have any money saved and your paychecks are just barely covering monthly expenses.

What is living paycheck to paycheck?

300

This is the money you put into the bank.

What is a deposit?

300

This is what you do if you see fraudulent charges on your account.

What is contact your bank/research the charges/turn off bankcard?

300

You should start saving for retirement as soon as you can.

What is true?

300

This is a goal you want to reach within 1 year.

What is a short term goal?

300

This is a self-service terminal used to handle basic banking tasks without a human teller.

What is an ATM machine?

400

This is a safe bank product that lets you store cash, earn interest, and build an emergency fund.

What is a savings account?

400

This coverage allows you to spend more than is available in your account for a fee.

What is overdraft coverage?

400

Inflation is the general, continuous decrease in the prices of goods and services over time.

What is false?

400

This is when you do not have checking or savings accounts, and typically rely entirely on cash to manage finances.

What is unbanked?

400

This is when you can pay bills and transfer money electronically.

What is online banking?

500

This helps prevent overdraft fees and maintain steady budget tracking. 

What is a low balance alert?

500

This is how often service charge fees occur.

What is monthly?

500

When prices rise, the purchasing power of money drops.

What is true?

500

This is a goal you want to reach within 5-10 years. 

What is a long-term goal?

500

This is the amount of money you are insured by with an FDIC protected bank.

What is up to $250,000?