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Review for Tuesday’s Exam. Financial Planning, Investment options, and Banking. 3. What items do we place in a safe deposit box?. Birth certificate Check and saving account details Social Security Passport Copy of Will Valuables.
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Review for Tuesday’s Exam Financial Planning, Investment options, and Banking
Birth certificate • Check and saving account details • Social Security • Passport • Copy of Will • Valuables
7. Why is the U.S. concerned with China over U.S. treasury securities?
China has bought over $1 trillion investment in American government debt, the world’s largest such holding. The Chinese are afraid that their investment might not keep its value. The U.S. wants China to invest in our debt, but understands that the value of the debt can change.
“IOU”-”I owe you” note or certificate of indebtedness.
9. Why do banks, corporations, or the government need to raise money?
a. buy new equipment. b. pay off debts c. finance operations
Securities issued by the US Treasury Department that funds the US Government tasks. Series EE bonds are offered at a deep discount and will mature at face value. Gifts for baptism, births, and celebrations!
is a bond bought at a deep discount and it will be repaid at face value on the maturity date. No coupons are offered. Safe college investment!
15. What are mutual funds? Why are they considered less risky than investing in individual stocks?
They are a pool of money placed into a portfolio and run by a manager. Stocks, bonds, and other securities are included. The funds diversity makes it less risky.
timing strategy of investing equal dollar amounts regularly over specific time periods. More shares are purchased when prices are low and fewer shares are purchased when prices are high.
Banks discriminate • Person moves often—seasonal work. • Doesn’t have a Social Security number.
19. What is a negative part of using a cashing check outfit?
Higher fees • No interest--savings
There usually is $35 fee. when withdrawals from a bank account exceed available balance—you’re “overdrawn.”
21. What is the bounced check protection? • For a $6 dollar fee, banks set up a special account for you if you’re “overdrawn” This acts like a credit card.
22. What are the concerns when it comes to processing checks?