What account typically pays the most interest?
a. savings account
b. checking account
c. CD (certificate of deposit)
c. CD (certificate of deposit)
How many numbers are in a debit card account number?
16
The Schumer box is a table that appears in credit card agreements.
Who is required to provide the Schumer box?
Routing Number, Account Number, or Check Number
Routing Number
The 50/30/20 rule describes how much a person should be budgeting for their needs, wants, and savings.
Which of the following expenses is a need according to the 50/30/20 rule?
A. Gym membership
B. Cable TV subscription
C. Rent
D. Travel Fund
C. Rent
A banking institution that might give you more money for saving and charges lower fees, but you have to qualify for membership to join.
Which banking institution is described above?
Traditional bank, commercial bank, credit union, online bank
credit union
Other than the account number, name 2 other numbers that are on a debit card.
Expiration Date and Security Code
Many factors go into the calculation of a credit score.
What is one factor that affects your credit score?
A your payment history
B your income level
A your payment history
If you pay a bill with a hand written check, where does the money come from?
Savings account, the bank, checking account, or credit account
checking account
When saving money, it is important to pay attention to both planned and unplanned expenses. Name an example of each.
Planned: Electric, Water, Loan, Rent...
Unplanned: ER visit, emergency vet bill, car breakdown
Traditional banks do not fit everyone's needs when it comes to banking. Which of these represent a con of using a traditional bank?
What were debit cards previously known as?
ATM Cards
Banks rely on credit scores to determine if a person qualifies for a loan, and which interest rate to offer to them. Which of these credit scores would result in the lowest interest rate on a loan?
350 825 900
825. Credit Scores only range 300-850
I recorded a credit of $200 to my checking account, what is a possible reason for this?
Answers Vary (must talk about receiving/gaining money somehow)
What is the 50:30:20 rule?
The 50/30/20 rule suggests that you spend 50% of your income on your needs, 30% on your wants, and 20% on your savings. This way, you can balance your money and plan for your future.
Banks that have well known names will usually have a lot of physical branch locations, but they usually pay less interest on savings.
Which banking institution is described above?
Commercial Bank
Can you insert all debit cards in a card reader?
Changes in interest rates can create both good and bad results.
How can a lower interest rate potentially affect credit card owners?
It can allow faster debt reductions. Lower interest rates mean borrowing costs drop; it gives the credit card owners an opportunity to reduce their debt faster.
Direct deposit is a banking service that allows for automatic deposits of money into an account. Which of the following transactions would be qualified as a direct deposit into your account?
You are paid semi-monthly.
How many times do you get paid per year?
24
The credit union you bank at has recently closed and you would like to get your money back. Which regulatory agency will help you retrieve funds held by the closed credit union?
The Fed, The NCUA, state regulators, or CFPB
The NCUA, also known as the National Credit Union Association
This 4-digit number is entered to authorize a debit card transaction.
PIN (Personal Identification Number)
A Schumer box lists the main information about a credit card, such as its APR, grace period, and minimum payment.
What is meant by the term minimum payment?
It is the smallest amount you can pay each month to keep your account in good standing.
What is the difference between a withdrawal and a deposit?
deposit= putting money into the account
withdrawal= taking money out of the account
You have a monthly income of $2000. You plan to follow the 50/30/20 rule for budgeting.
How much of your monthly income can you spend on wants?
$600. 30% should go to wants