Consumption equals disposable income plus savings.
false
__ is the amount that you have to pay before the insurance company will pay a claim.
Deductible
Who has the responsibilty to keep your money safe and secured by the FDIC?
The bank
What is the definition of Savings?
The money, time, or other resource that one has saved.
Will a budget give you more money?
No
The most significant determinant of the level of consumer spending is disposable income.
true
An example of a fixed expense is:_____ 1.clothing. 2.auto insurance. 3.an electric bill. 4.educational expenses.
2. auto insurance
How old do you have to be to open a savings account?
18
What is the definition of budgeting?
An estimate of income and expense.
A clearly written financial goal would be: 1.To save money for college for the next five years 2.To invest in an international mutual fund for retirement 3.Toestablish an emergency fund of $4,000 in 18 months 4.To pay off credit card bills this year
3.To establish an emergency fund of $4,000 in 18 months
The most significant determinant of the level of consumer spending is disposable income.
true
If you bought a mutual fund through a bank and it lost money, will bank insurance cover your losses? a. Yes b. No
b. No
What two things are required for a savings account?
1. social security # 2. Id with picture
A contract stating how much the company will cover, how much it will pay for an insurance policy.
Insurance policy
An example of a long-term goal would be: 1.an annual vacation. 2.saving for retirement 3.buying a used car. 4.completing college within the next six months.
2.saving for retirement
The break-even income is the income level at which business begins to make a profit.
false
1. The nearest Stock Exchange is located in _________________.
New York
What causes a check to bounce? 1. someone added too much money to their checking account 2. the account holder wrote a check for more money than what they have in their account 3. there is a higher interest rate 4. there is more rubber in it
2. the account holder wrote a check for more money than what they have in their account
The quantity you pay for an insurance policy
premium
What is commonly considered a flexible expense? 1.rent 2.a mortgage payment 3.home insurance 4.entertainment
4.entertainment
Flexible expenses stay about the same each month.
False
Which of the following instruments is NOT typically associated with spending? 1.Cash 2.Credit card 3.Debit card 4.Certificate of deposit
4.Certificate of deposit
A higher rate of return on an investment means greater risk. a. True b. False
a. True
he insurance company paying the amount of a loss as long as you pay the amount, small amount, they give you
deductible
The final phase of the budgeting process is to: 1.set personal and financial goals. 2.compare your budget to what you have actually spent. 3.review financial progress. 4.monitor current spending patterns.
3.review financial progress.