AnswersSHS Lifetime Fitness - 2021Understanding College Savings

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Which term is defined as an educational program in which students alternate between school and gaining work experience?

A
financial aid
B
scholarship
C
student loan
D
work-study
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Martha will be entering high school in a couple of years. Which steps should she take to ensure she has money to pay for college? Check all that apply.

A
She should start or add to a college savings account so it can grow with deposits and earned interest.
B
She should ask her parents if they have a college savings account set up for her.
C
She should work to maintain high grades throughout school so she can qualify for scholarships.
D
She should get involved in extracurricular activities like clubs and sports so she can discover what she enjoys and qualify for scholarships.
E
She should fill out the FAFSA immediately so she does not miss grants or scholarships she qualifies for.
F
She should wait until her senior year of high school to start thinking about how to pay for college.
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Stephen plans to attend community college for two years. His expenses are only $2,000 each year, because his parents are paying the rest. He earned a one-time $900 scholarship. How much will he need to pay for the two years of college from his savings or by working?

A
$1,100
B
$2,200
C
$3,100
D
$4,900
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What is the major difference between a nationwide bank and a community bank?

A
The community bank offers more services.
B
The nationwide bank services only local customers.
C
The nationwide bank has fewer branches.
D
The community bank services only local customers.
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Paul wrote a check to the dentist for $345.69. He’ll use the check register to record his transaction. What will be his new balance?

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$704.73
B
$720.62
C
$1,233.58
D
$1,579.27
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Annika is attending college next year. She just got information on the college costs and the financial aid package the college is offering. Annika knows her parents can contribute $7,500 each year.Annika’s College Costs & Financial Aid Package per YearCostsFinancial Aid PackageTuition & FeesGrants & Scholarship$21,500$10,500Room & BoardWork-Study$13,500$9,000How much will Annika need to pay each year from her own savings and from loans?

A
$8,000
B
$11,000
C
$15,500
D
$17,000
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Beth withdrew $35 from her checking account. In which column should she record the $35 withdrawal?

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Check Number
B
Debit
C
Deposit
D
Balance
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Callie is comparing the costs of two options for her college education.Option A: Complete the first two years of schooling at a community college and then transfer to a university.Option B: Complete all four years of schooling at the university.Community College Financial AnalysisCosts per YearFinancial Aid Package per YearTuition & FeesScholarships & Grants$2,900$800Room & Board $1,250 University Financial AnalysisCosts per YearFinancial Aid Package per YearTuition & FeesScholarships & Grants$9,500$10,000Room & BoardWork-Study$11,500$2,000Which statement about the cost of the options is true?

A
She would save $1,000 by choosing option B.
B
She would save $5,650 by choosing option A.
C
She would save $11,200 by choosing option B.
D
She would save $11,300 by choosing option A.
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Sarah transferred $450.00 from her savings account to her checking account. She’ll use the check register to record her transaction. What will be her new balance?$

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When creating a budget, log fixed expenses

A
before income.
B
after income.
C
after savings.
D
at the top.
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Natasha has $1000 to open a checking account. She can maintain a monthly balance of $600. She also has a savings account at the same bank. Her employer offers direct deposit and she plans to use online bill paying. She writes about eight checks per month. She currently uses the ATM machines at several different banks. Natasha sometimes overdraws her account. Bank Account Terms and ConditionsNatasha wants an account with the lowest fees. Which checking account would be best for Natasha?

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Account A
B
Account B
C
Account C
D
Account D
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Which bank does not charge at all for using the ATM? Bank Account Terms and Conditions

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Bank A
B
Bank B
C
Bank C
D
Bank D
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A short-term financial goal might include saving for

A
a down payment on a house.
B
a piece of furniture.
C
a child’s college fund.
D
one’s retirement.
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In which situation would a savings bond be the best investment to earn interest?

A
if you need access to your cash quickly
B
if you are saving each month for a new car
C
if you are putting aside a chunk of money to purchase a house in five years
D
saving to pay a tax bill in four months
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How are loans and grants different?

A
Loans must be repaid, while grants are like gifts.
B
Grants must be repaid, while loans are like gifts.
C
By filling out the FAFSA, students can find out if they qualify for grants, but not loans.
D
By filling out the FAFSA, students can find out if they qualify for loans, but not grants.
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When should fixed and variable monthly budgeted expenses first be planned?

A
at the end of each month
B
day by day during the month
C
at the start of each month
D
at least twice per month
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Desmond told his two friends, Marley and Brianna, that he was awarded a $10,000 grant for college if he becomes a math or science teacher. Desmond wants to teach physics.Marley told him he should take the grant. Brianna told him not to take the grant. Which statement about their advice is true?

A
Marley is correct because a grant is like a gift and he can still get scholarships or loans to pay for the rest of his expenses.
B
Marley is correct because he can take the grant and then study whatever he chooses without paying it back if he changes his mind about his career.
C
Brianna is correct because he cannot get scholarships if he takes the grant and scholarships would pay more of his education costs.
D
Brianna is correct because grants are like loans and must be paid back. He should wait and see what scholarships and work-study programs he qualifies for.
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Karen has $800 to open a checking account. She wants an account with the lowest fees. She only writes about five checks per month and her employer has direct deposit. She does not plan on using the ATM or online banking. Bank Account Terms and ConditionsWhich checking account would be best for Karen?

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Account A
B
Account B
C
Account C
D
Account D
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Kylie has $500 to open a checking account. She wants an account with the lowest fees. She sometimes writes a check for more money than she has in her account. She plans on using only her bank’s ATM to deposit her paychecks and withdraw cash. Bank Account Terms and ConditionsWhich checking account would be best for Kylie?

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Account A
B
Account B
C
Account C
D
Account D

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