Banking
Credit
Budgeting
Insurance
100

What type of bank account is used for daily spending and is usually connected to a debit card?

Checking Account

100

Credit cards are an example of which type of credit?

(Revolving, Open, Installment)

Revolving (borrowed on an ongoing basis and paid off monthly)

100

This is a plan for what your money will do before it arrives.

Budget
100

What is the only type of insurance that is required in Illinois?

Auto Insurance (for liability)
200

What type of bank account usually collects more interest, but generally limits the amount that you can withdraw at one time?

Savings Account

200

What is a credit score, and how do you improve one?

Number from 300-850 that ranks your creditworthiness to lenders; paying off your loans on time can raise your score.

200

This type of pay is the amount you actually take home after deductions and should be used when creating a budget.

Net Pay

200

Which type of insurance helps someone's family cover expenses in the event that they pass away?

Life Insurance

300

What is the difference between a debit card and a credit card?

Debit = connected to your bank account (money you already have)

Credit = money borrowed from a credit company that must be paid back

300

Car loans, student loans, or a home mortgage are considered what kind of credit? (Revolving, Open, Installment)

Installment (paid back in set amounts over a pre-determined period of time)
300

Rent, car payments, and insurance are examples of these expenses because their amounts are generally predictable.

Fixed Expenses

300

What is an insurance premium?

The amount of money you pay for a policy in a given cycle (month, year, etc.)

400

What are TWO fees that you can be charged by a bank?

Out-of-network ATM, overdraft fee, minimum balance

400

1. What is the term for an asset that is pledged as security for a loan, and which may be taken if the borrower defaults?

2. What is the term for a person who signs a loan jointly with someone else and agrees to be responsible if the other person defaults?

1. Collateral

2. Co-Signing

400

Under the 50/30/20 rule, this percentage of take-home pay is allocated to wants such as entertainment, dining out, and hobbies.

30%

400

1. What are two examples of risk factors that may affect the cost of home insurance?

2. What are two examples of risk factors that may affect the cost of car insurance?

1. Size of home, location, proximity to fire/police, construction features, etc.

2. Age, gender, accident history, type of car, years of driving experience, safety features, etc.

500
1. What is direct deposit, and what is one benefit of using it? (250 pts)

2. What is autopay, and what is one benefit of using it? (250 pts)

1. Your paycheck is deposited directly in the bank; much safer.

2. Your bills are paid automatically out of your bank account; no late payments.

500

What are two possible consequences of defaulting (not paying) your credit loan?

Foreclosure and bankruptcy
500

1. Under the 50/30/20 rule, what percentage of your income should go to needs?

2. Under the 50/30/20 rule, what percentage of your income should go to savings?

1. 50%

2. 20%

500

What are three ways in which you can potentially reduce the cost of insurance?

Don't live in high-risk areas, buy cars with more safety features, work in "safe" professions, avoid traffic violations, improve personal (health) habits, etc.