Stocks for Jocks
Is That Good Advice?
Do You Know the Numbers?
F-L-O-R-I-D-A-S-T-A-T-E
Do You Live Under a Rock?
100
What time does the New York Stock Exchange open on a normal Monday?
What is 9:30 am EST
100
True/False if a client says they "don't have much income" you should recommend that they not file a Federal Income Tax return.
What is False (it is best to first find out how much income they actually have before advising that they have no income tax liability)
100
How many credit reporting agencies are there?
What is 3
100
When Florida State won the national championship in 1993, who was their quarterback?
What is Charlie Ward
100
Who is the current Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System?
What is Janet Yellen
200
What does P/E ratio stand for?
What is price to company earnings
200
A client is 70 years old and retired. They have come to you for an investment recommendation. True/False you should recommend that they invest all their money in speculative stocks?
What is False
200
For 2016, how much can an individual under age 50 contribute to a Roth IRA?
What is $5,500
200
In what year did Bobby Bowden reach the first bowl with FSU?
What is 1977
200
Who did JoJo Fletcher (the Bachelorette) choose at the end of the show in 2016?
What is Jordan Rodgers
300
What does FINRA stand for?
What is the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
300
If a couple was recently married and both are financially secure individuals, is it better to recommend that they file their tax return Married Filing Jointly or Married Filing Separately?
What is Married Filing Jointly (MFS is the least advantageous tax filing status)
300
What is the elective deferral (contribution) limit for employees under age 50 who participate in a 401(k), 403(b), most 457 plans, and the federal government's Thrift Savings Plan in 2016?
What is $18,000
300
What is the first ACC-league game that Florida State lost?
What is Virginia
300
What date did the United Kingdom European Union membership referendum (Brexit) take place?
What is June 23, 2016.
400
What government agency oversees the stock exchange and makes sure companies comply with rules concerning sale of securities?
What is the SEC (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission)
400
A client says they have a "side business" but they are only paid in cash. They want to know if they need to report that money on their Federal Income Tax Return since it's only cash?
What is ALL income must be reported on your Federal Income Tax Return, including income paid in cash
400
For the tax year 2016, what is the personal exemption amount?
What is $4,050
400
Which classic bowl game did Florida State defeat Auburn 13-7 in 1989?
What is the Sugar Bowl
400
What date and time does Walmart open its doors for Black Friday shopping this year?
What is November 24th (Thursday) at 6:00pm
500
A Pattern Day Trader is one who makes more than ______ trades within a rolling five business day period?
What is more than 3 day trades
500
A client is considering bankruptcy and it appears they have no better option. They tell you they have a high income and really want to keep their property including their house. Which type of bankruptcy would you recommend?
What is Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. (due to high income and desire to keep property, better option than Chapter 7 Bankruptcy)
500
How much can you withdraw from a Roth IRA to put toward a first-time home purchase without tax penalty? (assuming the account has been held at least 5 years)
What is $10,000
500
What number did Deion Sanders get retired at Florida State after he graduated in 1988?
What is #2
500
Name 5 of the 9 Market Holidays (market closed).
What is New Year's Day, MLK Day, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas.