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1) To determine the time value of depositing $100 in a savings account, a person needs to know the interest rate and
A
her total income
B
whether the bank offers overdraft protection.
C
the rate of inflation
D
whether the account is FDIC protected
2) If a person has $1,000 in a savings account and earns $20 a year in interest on that account, the rate of return on the money is close to
A
2%
B
20%
C
10%
D
5%
3) Money recieved today is worth more than the same amount of money received sometime in the future is
A
the Rule of 72
B
not true
C
investing
D
the time value of money
4) The Rule of 72 is an easy way to
A
calculate the length of time it takes to pay off a credit balance
B
approximate your savings balance each year
C
calculate how fast your savings will double in value at given interest rates
D
calculate how much tax you will owe on the interest earned
5) Why might rising interest rates depress stock prices?
A
Stock investors are lured away from interest-paying investments to stocks.
B
Rising interest rates can result in higher business profits.
C
Rising interest rates can result in lower business profits.
D
Rising interest rates usually means the economy has less.
6) The amount a lender charges to borrow money is
A
Loan Balance
B
Finance charge
C
principal
D
Annual Percentage Rate (APR)
7) Which type of financial institution usually pays the highest rate of interest on savings account balances?
A
investment firm money market accounts
B
credit unions
C
savings and loan associations
D
commercial banks
8) The time value of money refers to the concept that money:
A
changes in value along with interest rates
B
received today is worth more than the same amount of money received in the future.
C
is the foundation for developing a financial plan
D
money will double in value over seven years
9) Lamar believes that interest rates are going to fall in the near future and remain low for a considerable period of time. She should invest in:
A
nothing, she should put money under her mattress
B
a long-term, fixed rate certificate of deposit
C
a short-term, fixed rate certificate of deposit
D
a variable rate certificate of deposit
10) What should a person do when he believes he is being charged too high a rate of interest for a loan by a lending insitution?
A
Notify the lending institution about state usury laws.
B
Accept the loan but pay it off early.
C
Ask the lending institution to lower its rates.
D
Notify the local Better Business Bureau.
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