Banking
Credit
Budgeting
Investment
Hodgepodge
100

What is making a DEPOSIT?

Adding money to your bank or financial institution account.

100

How long on average do negative marks stay on your credit report?

7 Years

100

What is GROSS income?

Earning before deductions

100

What is delayed gratification? 

The ability to resist the temptation of an immediate reward and instead wait for a greater reward in the future

100

As of May 2026, this is the most-streamed K-pop group on Spotify for the year.

BTS

200

What is the difference between a debit card and a credit card?

A debit card is linked to your existing funds, while a credit card is like a loan you need to repay.

200

What action positively affects your credit score?

Making payments on time

200

What is NET income?

Take home pay, earning after deductions and taxes have been taken out.

200

What risk level is a STOCK?

High Risk

200

This popular roadside attraction in the redwood forests near Santa Cruz, California, features a "gravity hill" or "tilt-box" illusion, and other bizarre physical effects, such as seeing water flow uphill.

The Mystery Spot

300

What is a predatory lender?

A lender that offer loans with high interest rates and hidden fees

300

What is considered an exceptional credit score? *hint - range*

800-850

300

True or False: You should base your budget off your net income

TRUE

300

What is an investment?

An asset that you expect will increase in value over time. 

ex. - Real Estate 

- Stocks 

- Bonds 

- Commodities

300

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Tournament will be held in these 3 countries.

United States, Mexico, and Canada

400

What are 2 key differences between a bank and a credit union?

- For profit vs non profit

- Stock holder owned vs member owned

- One has lower fees overall

- Credit Unions will pay a higher savings interest rate.

400

Name 2 of the 3 credit bureaus 

- Experian 

- Equifax 

- TransUnion

400

Define fixed vs. variable expenses


Fixed Expenses - amount stays the same 

Variable Expenses - differ/change month to month

400

Name two factors that impacts stock prices?

- Company Earnings

- Industry Trends 

- Economic Conditions 

- Investor Feelings

400

As of May 2026, this artist, producer, and entrepreneur is the wealthiest musician in the world, with an estimated net worth of $2.8 billion dollars.

Jay-Z (Shawn Carter)

500

What happens to your money if a bank or credit union gets robbed or goes out of business?

The FDIC or NCUA will cover each depositor up to $250,000. 

500

Why is it important to have good credit score? *name 3 reasons*

-Useful in times of emergencies

-May affect your ability to obtain a job

-Can affect your ability to rent or a buy a home

-Can affect the cost of a car 

500

What is a budget?

A written plan that helps you manage your money by tracking your income and expenses

500

When investing you can reduce your risk by:

DIVERSIFICATION - Spreading your investments across different asset classes.

500

Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour inspired the character of Miranda Priestly (played by Meryl Streep) in this 2006 movie.

The Devil Wears Prada