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1
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what is financial planning

A

setting goals and developing a plan for finances

2
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financial institutions

A

bank, credit unions and savings and loan firms

3
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what are FDIC, SAIF, and NCUA

A

insurance for banks, credit unions and savings and loan

4
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what are ooutstanding checks

A

checks that havent cleared the bank

5
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what is overdraft protection

A

an instant loan that guarantees checks up to a specified amount

6
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debit vs. credit card

A

debit card transactions are deducted out of checking, credit cards are loans

7
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what is the cost of credit

A

the interest you pay to use other’s money

8
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what is a credit limit

A

the max amount you can borrow

9
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what does APR stand for

A

annual percentage rate

10
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credit history/credit report

A

a record of your personal financial transactions used to determine risk. kept by credit bureaus

11
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what is bankruptcy

A

two types: chapter 7 and chapter 13

12
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what is the Fair Credit Reporting Act

A

law that says you can see your credit report and dispute anything that is false

13
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what is interest

A

the amount you pay for the money you borrow

14
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what is the principle loan amount

A

the original amount you borrow

15
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what is a cosigner

A

a person who accepts responsibility to pay the loan if you default

16
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what is a flexible expense

A

expenses that change from month to month

ex. groceries, recreaction

17
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fixed expense

A

expenses that stay the same every month

18
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review and revise or update your budget

A

update and make changes to spending plan as needed

19
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recommended percentages for budgeting household expenses

A

housing 30-35%
food 10-15%
savings 10%
transportation 15%

20
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savings

A

money set aside for emergencies or short term needs

21
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PYF

A

pay yourself first 10% before anything else

22
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emergence funds

A

money saved that is easily accessible in case of an emergency

23
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3 major taxes

A

federal
state
local- property and sales

24
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1040EZ

A

easiest tax form to do

25
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compounding interest

A

earning interests on interest

principleinterestinterest

26
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rule of 72

A

how long it takes to double your money

72/the interest=how long it takes to double

27
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interest

A

percentage charged to borrow money. (higher rate=more cost)

28
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risk and return principle

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the higher the investment risk the higheer the investment return

29
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stocks

A

you have part ownership in a company

30
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liquidity

A

an asset that can be easily converted into cash

31
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mutual funds

A

and investment security that is a diversified portfolio

32
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diversification

A

reducing investment risk by putting money in several different types of investments

33
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retirement

A

when you live off your pension and your savings

34
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IRA

A

individual retirement account

35
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what is estate planning

A

a plan to use wills and trusts to distribute assets

36
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purpose of a honeymoon

A

to get to know each other, to provide relaxation, time alone together and time to adjust to marriage

37
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purpose of engagement

A

showing commitment, plan wedding, and making sure it is the right person

38
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marital roles: traditional vs. equalitarian

A

roles in a marriage are defined as masculine and feminine vs. roles are divided up equally

39
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marital risks

A

getting married too young, unhappy childhood, different values, parents are divorced, parents disprove, emotionally or physically unhealthy

40
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discussing finances in marriage

A

finances are the #1 cause of divorce

41
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communication in marriage

A

focus on positive, constructive communication

42
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touch oriented person

A

enjoys hugging, holding hands, and physical closeness

43
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verbally oriented person

A

enjoys physical closeness, sharing feelings, and heart to heart conversations

44
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task oriented person

A

want achievements recognized, want things, value hard work

45
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conflict resolution

A

use communication to solve problems and compromise and accommodate each others needs

46
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5 stages of grief

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  1. denial
  2. anger
  3. bargaining
  4. depression
  5. acceptance and recovery
47
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strengthen families

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  1. commitment
  2. time together
  3. sharing values
  4. appreciating one another
  5. decision making
  6. share responsibility/chores
  7. problem solving
48
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homeowners insurance

A

replacement value. protects home and loss in house

49
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liability insurance (auto)

A

pays for your car to get fixed