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What does personal finance encompass?
What is a consumer?
A person or organization that uses a product or service.
What does debt refer to?
Money owed to another person or company.
What does the term 'paycheck to paycheck' mean?
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What is credit?
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What is an interest rate?
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Who is a loan shark?
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What is interest in finance?
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What constitutes a financial plan?
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How is net worth defined?
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What is an asset?
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What is a liability?
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What does positive net worth mean?
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What is negative net worth?
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What is net income?
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What are expenses?
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What is financial literacy?
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The Five Foundations include: 1. Save a $500 emergency fund, 2. Get out and stay out of debt, 3. Pay cash for your car, 4. Pay cash for college, 5. _____
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Personal finance is 20% _______ __________ and 80% ________.
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Study Notes
Personal Finance Concepts
- Personal finance encompasses financial decisions that individuals or families make regarding earning, budgeting, saving, spending, and donating money over time.
- Financial literacy is essential for managing finances effectively and being an informed consumer.
Key Definitions
- A consumer is anyone who utilizes a product or service, either as an individual or an organization.
- Debt refers to the money borrowed that an individual or company is obligated to repay.
Income and Financial Status
- Living paycheck to paycheck describes individuals or households that spend their entire monthly income on expenses with little to no savings.
- Net income is the amount earned after payroll taxes and deductions, commonly referred to as take-home pay.
- Assets are owned items, such as bank funds or investments, while liabilities represent financial debts or obligations.
Financial Metrics
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Net worth is the difference between an individual's total assets and liabilities; it can be classified as positive or negative.
- Positive net worth indicates that assets exceed liabilities.
- Negative net worth means liabilities are greater than assets.
Borrowing and Interest
- Credit involves the provision of a loan that creates debt, encompassing any delayed payment agreement.
- An interest rate is a lender's charge expressed as a percentage of the principal amount borrowed.
- Interest represents the additional cost incurred for borrowing money.
- A loan shark is an individual or entity that lends money at exorbitant interest rates beyond legal limits.
Financial Planning
- A financial plan serves as a strategic outline for meeting immediate financial needs and achieving long-term objectives.
- Expenses are categorized as the monetary costs associated with purchasing goods and services.
Foundations of Personal Finance
- The Five Foundations for personal finance include:
- Saving a $500 emergency fund.
- Getting and staying out of debt.
- Paying cash for vehicles.
- Paying cash for college education.
- Building wealth and contributing to charitable causes.
Personal Finance Knowledge
- Personal finance consists of 20% head knowledge (understanding financial concepts) and 80% behavior (application of knowledge in financial practices).
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Test your knowledge of key terms from Chapter 1 of the Ramsey Classroom course. This quiz covers essential concepts related to personal finance, consumer behavior, and managing debt. Ideal for anyone looking to enhance their understanding of financial literacy.
