Financial Literacy Flashcard

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One difference between a charge card and a credit card is that

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the full balance on a charge card must be paid each month.

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A service available to charge customers whereby purchases are not billed until much later than the standard billing time is called

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deferred billing.

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In the United States, the responsibility for filing a tax return rests with the individual. This defines the concept of

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voluntary compliance.

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In the scenario where Tammi wants to buy a new stereo system for $500, withdraws $250 from her account, obtains a loan from her parents for the rest, and then purchases the stereo, who is the debtor?

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Tammi

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Subsidized student loans

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are guaranteed by the federal government.

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When preparing a budget, you need to focus mostly on your disposable income.

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disposable income.

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Simon pays his bills on the due date or within a ten-day grace period. This would probably earn him a(n)

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good credit rating.

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Which of the following is organized primarily to lend money for home mortgages? savings and loan, full-service bank, credit union, commercial bank

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savings and loan

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The unpaid portion of a loan is called

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principal

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The total dollar amount of all interest and fees you pay for the use of credit is called the

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finance charge