Personal Finance Exam Study Guide

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The last step in the financial planning process is to:

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redefine goals and revise plans and strategies as personal circumstances change.

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____ would not be listed as a liability on your balance sheet.

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Savings accounts

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The balance sheet equation is:

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Total Assets - Total Liabilities = Net Worth.

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Kim's net worth is $85,000 and her total assets are $100,000. What is Kim's solvency ratio?

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15%

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If your total assets equal $50,000 and your total liabilities equal $15,000; your debt ratio is:

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30%.

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Itemized deductions are listed on Schedule:

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A.

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For tax purposes, head-of-household refers to:

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a single individual with dependents.

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Determine Marcie's gross income for tax purposes based on the following information: Salary: $40,000, Interest (checking account): $50, Cash received as birthday gift: $900, Dividends (mutual funds): $500, Inheritance received on father's death: $22,000, Cash received from insurance accident claim settlement: $3,200, Cash dividend from stock: $750

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$44,500

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Funds in a ____ must remain on deposit for a stated time period in order to avoid an interest penalty.

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certificate of deposit

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The Annual Percentage Yield is the same as the:

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compound rate.