Dave Ramsey Savings Unit Test

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What is the first thing you should save for?

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The first thing you should save for is not your retirement fund; it should be an emergency fund.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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CCSS.RI.8.3

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What is Compound Interest?

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Interest paid on interest previously earned.

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CCSS.HSF.BF.A.2

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Calculate the simple interest for this problem: $1,000 at 6% interest for 3 Years.

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$1,191.02

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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What does it mean to intentionally invest money?

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It means to engage in Wealth Building.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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What is 20% written in decimal form?

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What is an emergency fund?

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A savings account that is set aside for unplanned expenses.

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What is the formula for calculating simple interest?

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Simple Interest = Principal x Rate x Time.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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Define 'Wealth Building'.

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The process of investing money to generate more money.

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What is the difference between simple interest and compound interest?

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Simple interest is calculated only on the principal amount, while compound interest is calculated on the principal plus any interest earned.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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What is a sinking fund?

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A savings fund established to pay off a debt or replace a large item.