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What is Compound Interest?
What is an Emergency Fund?
Five hundred dollars in readily available cash to be used only in the event of an emergency.
What is the Interest Rate?
Percentage paid to a lender for the use of borrowed money or percentage earned on invested principal.
What are the Five Foundations?
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What is a Sinking Fund?
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Define Inflation.
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What does the Time Value of Money principle suggest?
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The Five Foundations include: Save a $500 ____________ fund.
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The goal of the First Foundation is ________ in an emergency fund.
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When you're in high school, you won't have the same emergency expenses as your __________.
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An emergency fund allows you to have money available for any surprise __________.
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If you don't have money saved to pay for these things, then _______ will start looking like an easy answer.
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Debt ___________ solves problems.
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When you're older and out of school, you'll need to _______ your emergency fund into a full three to ____ months worth of expenses.
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Make sure this money is kept in the ___________ and that you ONLY use it for emergencies.
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Keep your emergency fund in a ______________ savings account away from your spending money.
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Save money for three basic reasons: 1.__________________ fund.
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Save money for three basic reasons: 2.___________________
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Save money for three basic reasons: 3.__________________ building.
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__________________________ are going to happen.
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The second thing you save money for is ______________.
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Instead of ___________________ to purchase, pay cash by using a _________________ fund approach.
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The third thing you save money for is ____________ building.
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_________________ is the key ingredient when it comes to wealth building.
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Building wealth is a ____________, not a sprint.
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____________ ________________________ is a mathematical explosion. You must start ____!
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When it comes to saving money, the amount you save is determined by how much you have left at the end of the month once all of your spending is done.
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Your income level greatly affects your saving habits.
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At your age, a fully funded emergency fund should be:
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Which of the following is not one of the three basic reasons for saving money?
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Instead of borrowing money for large purchases, you should set money aside in a _______________ over time and pay with cash.
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Study Notes
Key Financial Terms and Concepts
- Compound Interest: Interest calculated on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods, leading to exponential growth of savings over time.
- Emergency Fund: A financial safety net of $500 set aside for unexpected expenses as part of the First Foundation.
- Interest Rate: A percentage that represents the cost of borrowing money or the return on invested principal, essential in understanding loans and investments.
- Five Foundations: A series of five actionable steps designed to achieve financial success and stability.
- Sinking Fund: An approach to save for forthcoming large expenses by setting money aside gradually rather than borrowing.
Financial Essentials
- Inflation: The continuous increase in the price of goods and services over time, impacting purchasing power and cost of living.
- Time Value of Money: The idea that money available now is worth more than the same amount in the future due to its potential earning capacity.
The Five Foundations Explained
- First Foundation: Save $500 in an emergency fund to prepare for unexpected costs.
- Second Foundation: Get out of debt to improve financial stability and reduce stress.
- Third Foundation: Pay cash for your car to avoid interest and additional debt.
- Fourth Foundation: Pay cash for college to prevent student loan debt.
- Fifth Foundation: Build wealth and give to others, fostering financial growth and generosity.
Additional Insights on Saving
- An emergency fund is crucial for covering surprise expenses without resorting to debt.
- Debt is never a viable solution to financial problems and should be avoided whenever possible.
- Once established, the emergency fund should grow to cover a full three to six months of living expenses as financial needs evolve.
- Savings can be categorized for three main purposes: emergencies, large purchases, and wealth building.
Saving Strategies
- Keep emergency funds in a separate savings account to prevent unnecessary use and maintain discipline in financial management.
- Emphasize the importance of discipline in wealth building, viewing it as a marathon that requires consistent effort.
- Make the decision to start saving immediately to take advantage of compound interest, which dramatically enhances growth over time.
Misconceptions About Saving
- Effective saving is not determined by what is left at the end of the month, but rather by setting clear savings goals.
- Income level does not dictate saving ability; financial discipline and planning are key.
- The fully funded emergency fund for young individuals is $500.
Quiz Questions for Self-Assessment
- Identify which of the following is not a basic reason for saving money: Have money available to lend to friends is incorrect.
- To save for large purchases, utilize a sinking fund instead of relying on credit or borrowing options.
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Test your knowledge of key financial concepts from Dave Ramsey's Chapter 2 on saving. This quiz features important terms like Compound Interest and Emergency Fund, providing definitions and context to enhance your understanding. Perfect for anyone looking to improve their financial literacy!
