Alyssa’s childcare provider called to tell her that the provider’s young daughter woke up ill and she won’t be able to care for Alyssa’s son today. Alyssa’s friend, who is a stay-at-home mother, agrees to care for Alyssa’s son today so Alyssa can go to work. Alyssa has utilized:
Social capital
100
Which statement is true of government assistance programs?
1. Government programs were developed to help one specific socio-economic group.
2. The ultimate goal of government programs is for individuals to become self-sufficient and independent.
3. Government programs were designed to provide permanent assistance to those in need.
4. All government programs vary from state to state.
The ultimate goal of government programs is for individuals to become self-sufficient and independent
100
Planned giving can occur through:
Estate Planning activities
100
What is NOT a positive outcome of estate planning?
Increase time, effort, and cost for survivors
100
Which government program helps low income families?
Medicaid
200
Steven is moving into his first apartment in a few weeks and has been busy packing. In addition to the things he has purchased with money earned from his full-time job, his parents have told him that he can take the furniture in his bedroom and his bedding when he moves out. His parents are providing for him with which type of income:
in-kind income
200
Julie is a single mother who recently lost her job. She would like to obtain training in the medical so she can increase her future income and support her two children. In order to do this, she will need help paying some of her expenses while she is going back to school. Which government program might offer her assistance to help with living expenses and job training?
TANF
200
If the resulting emotion includes resentment, guilt, or anger, the giving would be considered:
Unhealthy Giving
200
Who can help with estate planning?
Certified Financial Planner, Attorney, Accountant
200
Which government program helps the elderly?
Medicare
300
Erica is an active member of the Silver Cord program at her school. Through this program she commits to completing at least 25 hours of community service each year of high school. Her advisor has encouraged her to explore volunteering with non-profit organizations. Which of the following would qualify as a non-profit?
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
300
Which federal program assists low income families in purchasing nutritious foods
SNAP
300
Advocacy is:
Act/Process of speaking in favor of a cause
300
Teens under age 18 can write their own wills. (True or False)
False
300
If a person supports welfare benefits, they are considered to be __________ spending.
Pro-Social
400
Diana has faced the fact that she and her family need to explore assistance programs they might qualify for during the time she must be off work following an accident. How might she and her family locate an appropriate program?
Medicaid is provided by the Federal Government for individuals in specified circumstances. In which of the situations below would the individual most likely be receiving Medicaid funds?
Rachel is a seventeen year old high school student who is pregnant and needs assistance with her medical expenses.
400
Healthy giving occurs when:
Both giver and receiver have positive emotions.
400
What is the name of the person receiving the inheritance?
Beneficiary
400
Which is NOT a part of estate planning?
Selling off assets
500
Employment opportunities for Jackie and David are limited, but they both have jobs earning just a bit more than minimum wage. Which federal program will encourage them to file a tax return by offering a financial incentive to them?
Earned income tax credit
500
Due to unexpected circumstances, Ariel is temporarily receiving income from a government assistance program. The funds she receives through the government program are most likely funded by:
taxes at the local, state, and federal levels
500
What questions should teenagers NOT ask their parents?
How much money do you have in your checking account?
500
Who administers the wishes of the deceased?
Executor, administrator, or fiduciary
500
Name an example of social enterprise. (A not for profit organization with the goal of helping others.)