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Income/ Taxes
Investing/ Retirement
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100

What actor plays captain Jack Sparrow? 

Johnny Depp

100

What does FDIC insurance protect against? 

Bank failures

100

What type of tax is applied to the income generated by an individual or business?

Income tax 

100

What does the term "risk" refer to in the context of investing?

The potential for financial loss or variability in returns on investments

100

What is an example of unsecured debt?


Credit Card Debt 

200

What breakfast cereal has been represented by a cartoon toucan mascot since 1963?

Froot Loops

200

What is a check? 

A dated and signed form of payment instructing a bank to pay a specific amount

200

Interest from a savings account is an example of earned income.  - True or False 

False

200

What is a bond?

A loan of money to a business or government that is paid back with interest over time.

200

Why is building a credit history important?

A good credit history makes it easier to obtain loans with favorable terms.

300

Which American state is the largest (by area)?

Alaska 

300

Define Interest

The cost (or income) of borrowing (from loaning) money

300

What is the agency that collects and regulates federal taxes in the US?

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

300

What is a key characteristic of someone with a risk-averse profile?

Prefers safer investments with more predictable outcomes

300

Give an example of revolving credit?

Credit card

400

Who holds the title of top scorer of all time in NCAA Division I basketball?

Caitlin Clark 

400

Which type of payment method is most comparable to physical cash when lost?

A blank endorsed check 

400

What are payroll deductions?

Amounts withheld from an employee’s total earnings

400

This type of retirement account offered by employers to their employees allows them to set aside tax-deferred income.  Sometimes employers will even match the employee contribution up to a certain amount.

401K

400

This type of schedule or table lists all payments of a loan, and tells the borrower how much of each payment goes toward the principal, as well as how much they will pay in interest over the life of the loan.

amortization

500

What is the longest running American animated TV show?

The Simpsons 

500

What should be written in the Memo field of a check?

A quick summary of the purpose of the check

500

What information does a pay stub typically include?

Total earnings, deductions, and net pay

500

Which retirement account option allows an individual to withdraw money tax-free during retirement?

Roth IRA

500

What is the primary benefit of choosing a fixed interest rate mortgage over a floating interest rate mortgage?

A fixed interest rate mortgage has payments that remain constant over time.