Accounts
Loans
Credit Cards & Ratings
Insurance
Taxes
100

What account typically has no interest?

Checking/Debit
100

What student loan type has a larger borrowing limit?

Unsubsidized

100

What is a credit rating?

Numerical assessment of person's creditworthiness.

100

What are the main types of insurance?

Health, auto, pet, & disability

100

Why do we have taxes?

To fund government spending & public expenditures
200

What account is less flexible in moving funds but earns some interest for you?

Savings

200

What student loan has better interest rates?

Subsidized

200

Why should you use credit cards?

Safer than carrying cash & good for proofs of purchase

200

What insurance is legally required?

Auto

200

What do tax brackets do?

Tax different ranges of income at different rates

300

What account should I get if I want to earn money through interest?

Money Market Accounts

300

Who covers interest in a subsidized loan?

Government, but only until 6 months after you graduate.

300

What is a good credit score?

740+

300

As a college student, what insurance should you prioritize?

Health

300

How do I reduce my taxable income?

Through deductions

400

What retirement accounts are tax-deductible?

Both 401(k)/403(b) plans and traditional IRAs!
400

What loan should I do in an emergency?

Payday Loans

400

What happens when you don't pay for what you spend on your credit card?

Every dollar you charge and don’t pay for in the next month costs you more than that dollar

400

Why do you need insurance?

Protection from major and/or unexpected financial loss

400

How do I reduce how much tax money I pay?

Through credits

500

What retirement account has employer benefits?

401(k) / 403(b) plans because employers match contributions

500

Who pays the interest on a unsubsidized loan?

You!

500

What are benefits of a higher credit score?

Lower interest rates because of your reliability with credit.

500

What insurance provides an income in the event you cannot work?

Disability Insurance

500

When should you file taxes?

Beginning of April!