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dr ward finances
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Finance
Undergraduate 2
12/16/2009

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Financial commandment # 1 is?
Definition
Thou shalt honor the Lord First
Term
Financial commandment #2 is?
Definition
Thou shalt not try to acquire happiness by material items
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Financial commandment #3?
Definition
Thou shalt not be unthankful for whatever standard of living God has provided for you
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Financial commandment #4?
Definition
Thou shalt be a good steward
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Financial commandment #5?
Definition
Thou shalt not teach your family that having and spending money is the answer to problems
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Financial commandment #6?
Definition
Thou shalt take the time to budget, plan, and set goals for your finances
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Financial commandment #7?
Definition
thou shalt live below thy means
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Financial commandment #8?
Definition
Thou shalt not count on future earnings to pay present expenses
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Financial commandment #9?
Definition
thou shalt use your finances to bless others and be a witness about God
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Financial commandment #10?
Definition
Thou shalt not try to keep up with the joneses
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What is an emergency fund?
Definition
liquid amount for emergency's ($1000)
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What is a budget?
Definition
budget is generally a list of all planned expenses and revenues.
Term
What are the two components of FICA? What are their respected percentages?
Definition
social security (6.2%) and medicare (1.45%)
Term
what does Networth mean?
Definition
total assets - total liabilities
Term
what is the difference between a credit union and a bank?
Definition
A credit union is a non profit where a bank is works for a profit
Term
What is the most important feature in choosing an ATM?
Definition
Choose your banks atm, its free
Term
What is the rate the federal reserve bank lends to companies?
Definition
3.25%
Term
What is the name of the rate that companies sell to their best customers?
Definition
Term
what is a debt snowball?
Definition
while making minimum payments-pay off small bills then use the extra money you have to pay of bigger bills
Term
What are the three credit bureaus?
Definition
Equifax
trans union
experian
Term
What does PITI stand for in mortgages?
Definition
Principle Interest taxes insurance
Term
what is the name of the credit report that draws from the three credit bureaus?
Definition
Term
What is the numerical range for fico scores?
Definition
the typical range is 300-850
Term
what is the definition of economics?
Definition
the branch of social science that deals with the production and distribution and consumption of goods and services and their management
Term
what is a grace period for credit cards
Definition
A "grace period," is an interest exemplary period; you can avoid paying interest on your credit charges if you pay off your credit card balance in full within this period.
Term
various types of first mortgages
Definition
30 year-fixed mortgage-lowest rate available

15 year-fixed mortgage

arm-adgustable rate mortgate

baloon-variable mortgage
Term
various types of 2nd mortgages?
Definition
home equity loan-up to 80% of the equity

home equity line of credit
Term
what is apr?
Definition
annual percentage rate
Term
define escrow
Definition
Documents, real estate, money, or securities deposited with a neutral third party (the escrow agent) to be delivered upon fulfillment of certain conditions, as established in a written agreement.
Term
pros and cons of owning vs. leasing a car
Definition
lease-no equity-no trade in-car note never goes way-miles are limited-have car for certain # of years-decreases in value

own-make a good deal-make a down payment-end car note (4 years)
Term
what is the difference between secure and unsecure loans?
Definition
secured-collateral

unsecured-signature
Term
what is a mutual fund?
Definition
20-40 companies with something in common-stock
Term
what are the types of things that can negatively affect your credit score?
Definition
not paying your bills, filling out too many credit applications,
Term
four types of auto insurance?
Definition
coverage A -liability

coverage b-medical expenses for you

coverage c-uninsured motors

coverage d-collision and comprehension
Term
describe employees sponsored health care plan?
Definition
Term
what are the names of the three (eei) goverment plans?
Definition
Executive Branch, the Legislative Branch, and the Judicial Branch
Term
what are the different types of life insurance?
Definition
life-certain $ for the rest of my life ($2200 mo)

joint life-married both coverage ($2000)

10 year certain-even after death for 10 years total ($3000 mo)

life w/ten year certain-atleast 10 years if dead. if alive then for life ($1900 mo)
Term
relating to investing, what are owners and what are loaners?
Definition
stockholders-owners

bond holders-loaners
Term
relating to mortgages-whats is a pmi?
Definition
private mortgage insurance
Term
what are the various types of bonds
Definition
junk-risky corporate bond

corporate-fortune 500

gov't-E,E, II

municipal-state,city,county
Term
what is a prospectus
Definition
A prospectus is a legal document that institutions and businesses use to describe the securities they are offering for participants and buyers
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