D363 Student Review Guide

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D363 Study Guide Questions Budgeting and Cash Flow List three financial institutions that are not FDIC insured. Annuities, life insurance, and stocks What is a FICO score? What is a good score? A FICO score is a number that is used as a method of evaluating an individuals Creditworthiness. A good score ranges from 670 719 in FICO score terms. Match the seven types of depository institutions to their main characteristics Commercial Bank - D Community Bank - B Mutual Savings Bank - E Thrift Institution - G Online Bank - F Savings and Loans - A Credit Union - C A. Focus primarily on savings accounts and issuing loans. Offer rates .1-.2% higher than commercial banks B. Type of commercial bank that focuses on local customers and businesses C. Non-profit institution where members share common bond or background of some kind D. Accepts deposits, makes business loans and offers basic investment products E. Depositors own the institution mutually, accepts deposits and focuses on mortgage and personal loans F. Regulated like any other bank, but can offer higher rates of return without the brick and mortar locations G. Accept deposits and issue personal loans, but does not focus on commercial loans What formula is used to calculate Simple Interest? Simple Interest = Principle x Rate of Interest per year x Time Give three examples of Economic Indicators and what they would tell us Consumption, investment, and international trade are some examples of Economic Indicators that go a bit hand in hand because depending on what the population is consuming (e.g. food, clothing, electronics, etc.) can help determine what people invest in and trade internationally to meet the demands of their consumers. These things help indicate if there is change coming in the economic market. What is more liquid- a Money Market fund or a CD? Why? A Money Markey fund is more liquid because you do not incur early withdrawal fees; are able to withdraw money, use a card associated with the account, or write checks from the account.
Which type of living situation is less expensive over the long term- buying or renting? Why is this true? Buying in the long term is less expensive than renting because when you own, your property can appreciate in value, and after a mortgage is paid off, you only have taxes, insurance, and utilities to pay for on the property. What is an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? When would it be beneficial for a homeowner? An Adjustable-Rate Mortgage is a mortgage where the interest rate against the burrower fluctuates based on the economy. This would be beneficial to a homeowner because the mortgage can be paid off quicker when the economy is doing well and the interest rates are low. What is the difference between a Money Market Fund, a Money Market Mutual Fund and a Money Market Account? Which one is FDIC insured? A Money Market Mutual Fund is a money market account acquired through investment companies, while a Money Market Fund is acquired through a mutual fund. A Money Market Account is an interest-earning account that offers some check writing privileges and is the only one of the three that is FDIC insured. Insurance What is the difference between speculative risk and pure risk? Speculative risk is voluntary taking on the risk for the chance to have a win or loss, versus pure risk is out of human control and results in a loss. Match the risk mitigation method with its definition: Risk Avoidance - B Risk Retention - E Loss Control - A Risk Transfer - C Risk Reduction - D A. Reduce loss frequency and loss severity B. Eliminate all exposure to risk C. Move the risk to another company D. Lowering risk to acceptable and manageable levels E. Use a deductible to accept a portion of the risk What does cash value in life insurance mean? It means money that is invested and earns interest that can be borrowed against or withdrawn in case of emergency.
What is the difference between health and life insurance? Health insurance is insurance that helps reduce yearly medical expenses you may incur. Life insurance is insurance, that can accumulate liquid assets, cover your final expenses, and pay out a beneficiary in case of an untimely death. What happens at the end of a term life insurance policy? Either your policy ends, leaving you uninsured, or you may be able to transfer your term life insurance policy for a whole life insurance policy. Match the following terms to their definition: A. Deductible C - Where insured and insurance company share the loss B. co-pay A - Initial portion that you must pay before insurance covers costs C. coinsurance B - Certain dollar amount every time you have a specific covered item When would a person need Long Term Care Insurance? In most cases, a person would need Long Term Care insurance later in life, however, unexpected occurrences happen where you can need it sooner. Bob is a telephone line worker. He fell off of a truck last year and can no longer work. What kind of insurance would help cover the loss of his income? Disability income insurance and depending on how severe, then Social Security Disability Income Insurance. What does a liability policy cover when it is connected with Homeowners insurance? It covers what the insured is legally liable for when it comes to another person’s losses that are not an automobile accident or because of your job. Who qualifies for Medicare? People who are 67 or older or who receive Social Security Disability Income and qualify for it. What is the difference between FICA and Medicare? How much is the tax for each? FICA is the tax money that is later used for your Social Security Income, and Medicare is the Medical Insurance the government insurance you become eligible for when you turn 67 or are fully disabled by government standards. The FICA tax is 6.2% up to the maximum yearly earnings, while the Medicare tax is 1.45% on all of the earnings, no cap. How do you become fully insured with Social Security benefits? By working 40 terms, otherwise 10 years worth of working and paying FICA taxes.
Investments What does the Risk Pyramid tell us? What type of investments are at the top and bottom? A risk pyramid tells us the distinction between low, moderate, and high risk investments. The type of investments that are on the bottom are low risk investments such as cash and money markets; versus the ones on the top are high risk investments such as dividends and derivatives. What does it mean if an investor has a high risk-tolerance? That an investor is willing to endure a large degree of risk for the value of their investment. What type of investments would a person with a Conservative Investment Philosophy likely have in their portfolio? Money Markets, treasuries and bonds. Match the type of risk with the definition of the type of risk investors face: __C__ Liquidity Risk __J__ Market Volatility Risk __I__ Global Investment Risk __G__ Business Cycle Risk __E__ Marketability Risk _D___ Regulatory Risk __B__ Reinvestment Risk __F__ Business Failure Risk __H__ Inflation Risk __A__ Time Horizon Risk A. Your money will not be worth as much in the future as it is today B. A future investment will not have the same return as the current investment C. A security cannot be traded quickly in the market D. Changes in the income tax or legal environment of a particular government E. An asset may not sell near the price that you paid for it F. An investment may fail or result in a total loss G. The longer you hold an investment, the more likely something could go wrong H. Your investment does not perform well because the economy is contracting I. Exposure to challenges in different geographic regions J. Sharp changes in value could be experience due to stock market changes Fill in the blank with mistakes that active investors make:
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