Paycheck Basics
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Potpourri
100

A length of time for which an employee’s wages are calculated. May be weekly, bi‐weekly, or monthly.

What is a pay period?

100

The maximum dollar amount that can be charged on a credit card.

What is credit limit?

100

A business that offers and sells financial services

What is a depository institution?

100

Neat Haircut, Warm Smile, Firm Handshake, Formal Dress, Correct Body Posture.  All are examples of what?

What are ways to make a good impression?

100

Reagan and Quinn

What are the names of Ms. Brooks' daughters

200

This is the least secure way to pay employees

What are paychecks

200

Fee charged when a cardholder does not make the minimum monthly payment by the due date

What is interest?

200

Depository Institution owned by its members

What in a credit union?

200

A 1 page document that summarizes a person's experience, abilities and accomplishments


What is a resume?

200

A book by Dr. Seuss that was listened to in class to give advice on what the future may hold.

What is Oh! The Places You'll Go?

300

Hospital and medical insurance for the elderly and disabled.

What is Medicare?

300

The interest rate charged on a credit card account each month

What is Annual Percentage Rate?

300

A plastic card that is electronically connected to the cardholder’s checking account.  It is used to make purchases.

What is a debit card?

300

This written document leaves a lasting impression and helps you stand out from the crowd. You send it after you have completed an interview

What is a Thank You letter?

300

The full name of the course you are taking right now (4th block)

What is College and Career Readiness for ELs?

400

Amount of money left after all deductions have been taken from the gross income earned in the pay period.

What is Gross Income?

400

When goods, services, or money is received in exchange for a promise to pay a definite sum of money at a future date

What is credit?

400

Depository institution that offers services to both consumers and businesses.

What is a commercial bank?

400

People who can attest to your work ethic or give their opinion about your potential as an employee.

What is a reference?

400

The lion who flees his home and becomes king in Disney's "The Lion King"

Who is Simba?

500

The amount of tax required by law to be withheld from wages earned.

What is withholding tax?

500

A fee charged if the amount of money charged goes over the card's credit limit.

What is an over-the limit fee

500

A savings tool requiring larger deposit and earning more interest.

What is a Money Market Account?

500

Seasonal Employment

Better Opportunity

Further Education

What are good reasons for leaving a job?
500

The number of years Ms. Brooks has been a teacher

What is 16?