Money Wise Quiz

Question 1

How do I stick to my budget long-term?

Review your budget regularly and set realistic goals.

A budget is only needed when I don't have a lot of money.

Focus only on short-term goals.

Question 2

What's the impact of inflation on my budget?

Inflation decreases the cost of goods.

Inflation does not affect a budget.

Inflation increases the cost of goods.

Question 3

How do I budget for large goals like a wedding?

Use credit cards to cover any balance greater than your savings.

Start saving after setting the wedding date.

Break the total cost into monthly savings targets.

Question 4

How do I save for a vacation?

Use an emergency fund.

Use a credit card and pay later.

Create a sinking fund and contribute monthly.

Question 5

How do I save money on monthly bills?

Negotiate bills or cut unnecessary subscriptions.

Avoid tracking bill payments.

Pay bills late to save money upfront.

Question 6

What should I do if an emergency wipes out my savings?

Rebuild savings gradually after addressing the emergency.

Ignore the emergency.

Stop saving and focus only on paying bills.

Question 7

How does carrying a high credit card balance affect your credit score?

It can lower your score due to a high credit utilization ratio.

It improves your score by showing financial activity.

It has no effect, because they gave you that limit.

Question 8

Why is it important to understand APR before borrowing money?

It determines the loan term length.

It shows the total cost of borrowing.

It indicates the monthly repayment amount.

Question 9

What is revolving debt?

A mortgage.

Debt with a credit limit that you can borrow against repeatedly, like a credit card.

Debt paid off in fixed installments.

Question 10

What is passive investing?

Constantly buying and selling individual stocks.

Avoiding investment related risks and putting everything in savings.

Tracking an index or market instead of actively picking stocks.

Question 11

What’s the average annual return of the stock market?

20-30%.

7-10%

1-2%

Question 12

What is a 401(k)?

A retirement savings plan sponsored by employers.

A type of mutual fund.

A government bond.

Question 13

How can delaying Social Security benefits increase your income?

Benefits grow by 8% per year after full retirement age until age 70.

Benefits double after age 70.

No effect beyond age 67.

Question 14

Can Social Security alone cover retirement expenses?

Only for high-income earners.

No, it's designed to supplement other savings.

Yes, it's enough for everyone.

Question 15

How much should you save for retirement?

10-15% of your annual income.

Exactly $1,000,000.

5% of your income is sufficient.

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