Saving and Investing
New Jersey Devils / Hockey 101
Credit Cards and Credit Scores
100

When Interest is added to the principal amount so that the interest earns interest.

Compound Interest

100

The list of Players on a team 

Roster

100

Credit card minimum payments are usually around the total balance

2-3%

200

Simple savings accounts and card loans  

Examples of saving vehicles  

200

The most money a team is allowed to spend on player salaries

Salary Cap

200

The annual percentage rate on a credit card determines

The amount of interest you are charged on credit card purchases  

300

What do IRAs, Roth IRAs, 401(K0s and 403(b)s all have in common?

 Long-term savings plans for retirement

300

The number of Stanley Cups won by the New Jersey Devils

3

300

How many free credit card reports are you legally entitled to per year from each of the credit bureaus?

One credit report from each credit bureau

400

A collection of investment sold as a package?

Mutual Fund

400

NHL legend who wore number 30 for the Devils?

Martin (“Marty”) Brodeur

400

What is the numerical range for credit scores from the three major reporting agencies?

 300-850

500

Helps you balance risk across different types of investments

Diversification

500

In what year did Bruce Driver win the Stanley Cup with the New Jersey Devils?  

1995

500

What are the two biggest influences on your credit score?

 Payment history and amount of debt