Financial Literacy
What do you call a fee received for the use of money?
Interest
Theo doesn't really like playing the guitar, but everyone knows he has developed an ability for it. What's another word for his ability?
skill
What do you call a member of a town, city, county, state, or country?
citizen
What do you call the money that's left over after a business pays its costs?
profit
What is the word for the place where people live, work, trade, and share?
community
Before Simon deposits his paycheck at the bank, he must do what on the back of the check?
endorse it
Which of the four career types is missing from the following list?
People, Things, Ideas, _________?
Data
What is the term for charitable giving to increase the well-being of a community?
philanthropy
Rochelle sells lemonade at her neighborhood lemonade stand. Does she sell a good or a service?
good
Elijah emjoys his right to use public goods and services. What is the responsibility that goes with that right?
to pay taxes
Liam deposited $5.00 in the bank. He then wrote a check for $4.00. Where should he record these transactions?
checkbook register / money tracker
Teresa is skilled at knowing how to act as an employee. She dresses appropriately, treats customers nicely, and is punctual (on time). What are these important skills called?
soft skills
Junior Achievement is an institution that increases the well-being of young people by inspiring and preparing them to succeed in a global economy. What type of organization is Junior Achievement?
Non profit organization
When a business takes out a loan at a bank and promises to repay the loan, what must it sign?
Promissoary note
Before Sally can vote she must do what?
register to vote
Where does the money get deducted from when you make a purchase with a debit card?
your checking account (bank account)
When an applicant seeks a job, what should he or she write to spark an employer's interest?
resume or job application
44 out of one hundred
Businesses need customers. What do they do to promote their products to customers?
advertise
What are the three W's of philanthropy?
Weath, Work, Wisdom
Shane wants cash back from his deposit. What must he do on his deposit ticket that is different from when he doesn't want cash back?
write his signature
What is the term for the amount an employee earns before taxes are deducted?
gross pay
What's another name for a model or sample of a product?
prototype
What do you call the expenses for rent, utilities, supplies, advertising and equipment for a business?
operating costs
What is the term for things owned by all people for everyone's use; for example, a city park?
public goods and services