personal finance: the last unit and most useful unit of econ! unit test next friday august 16, 2013
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Personal Finance: The Personal Finance: The Last Unit and Most Last Unit and Most
Useful Unit of ECON! Useful Unit of ECON!
Unit Test Next Friday
August 16, 2013
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SSEPF10The student will apply rational decision making to personal spending and saving choices.
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SSEPF1a
0Explain that people respond to positive and negative incentives in predictable ways.
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Incentives
0Positive incentives – actions that benefit the consumer in some way
0Negative incentives – actions that do not benefit the consumer
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“Human Nature Effect”0These incentives are predictable
because of the “Human Nature Effect”0If something is good for us, we will do it
0If something is not good for us, we will not do it
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SSEPF1b
0Use a rational decision making model to select one option over another.
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Rational Decision Making Models
0These models have the following information:0Options (The goods or services you wish to make a decision on)
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0Criteria (the list of objectives the good/service needs to meet in order to be the correct item)oPriceoYour choiceoYour choiceoYour choice
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0The item that meets all of the criteria and it is what you want it is the RATIONAL DECISION
0Or0Always consider the marginal costs and marginal benefits of your decisions in order to make a rational decision.
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SSEPF1c0Create a savings or financial investment plan for a future goal
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Why Savings?0Sacrificing a small benefit now in exchange for a larger benefit later
0Savings-money deposits placed securely in a bank/ finical institution for later use.
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0Interest- the money pays you for use of your savings (yes you get paid to save your money)
0Investments- money you pay into a business with the expectation, but NOT guarantee, of future rewards, if the business earns a profit.
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0When you make a financial plan, you need to set goals, work out a process for achieving your goals, and then put your plan into action by setting priorities and making choices.
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0Short terms goals such as: <Senior Trip/PC Spring Break> can be achieved by you immediately putting a portion of the money in an interest earning savings account.
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SSEPF20The student will explain that banks and other financial institutions are businesses that channel funds from savers to investors.
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SSEPF2.a
0Compare Services offered by different financial institutions
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Financial Institutions:0Banks
0Credit Unions0Credit Card Companies0Financial Investment Firms0Mortgage Lending Firms
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Types of Financial Services
0Checking accounts0Savings/Money Market accounts
0Credit Cards0Unsecured Debt (credit cards, personal loans)
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0Secured debt (mortgage, automobile, property)
0Financial advise0CD/Bond/Mutual Fund Advise
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Bank:0Is a corporation in which stockholders own and manage them in order to make a profit. Banks make money by granting loans that charge interest.
0stores deposits and makes loans in order to earn a profit
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Working Banks:• Receive deposits of money,
extend credit, and provide loans. Banks use the money their customers deposit to make loans to people who want to buy a house, a car, or other expensive items in return the bank pays you interest.
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Credit Union0Is not-for-profit financial institution that is owned and controlled by its members, usually people who work in the same company or the same occupation.
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0They offer checking and savings accounts as well as offer loans
0Offer higher interest rates on savings/lower rates on loans.
0Exclusive only certain members may join
0Money is protected by the government
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Savings and Loan Associations
0Saving institutions designed to aid home building (It’s a Wonderful Life)
0Majority of its deposits from consumers, rather than businesses, and lends most of its money to home buyers.
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SSEPF2.b
0Explain reasons for the spread between interest charged and interest earned.
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Interest: 0-Money charged when money is borrowed (Profit for the bank the borrower pays back the money plus interest.)
0OR
0Money earned when it is placed in a financial institution (Profit for the saver which is paid by the bank )
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SSEPF2.c0Give examples of the direct relationship between risk and return.
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RISK 0- The financial action you take in investing your money over a period of time.
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- Risk and return have a positive relationship
- The higher the risk, usually the higher the return and the lower the risk the lower the return
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SSEPF2.Dd0Evaluate a variety of savings and investment options; include stocks, bonds, and mutual funds
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CD:0Certificate of Deposit: a deposit you
promise to leave in the bank for a specific amount of time, usually a year or more, in exchange for a higher rate of interest. (very safe, but instant access carries a penalty)
050,000 x 7%=_________ the amount a person will earn at the end of the year.
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Saving Account:
0provide a small but steady return
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Bonds: 0lending money to a business or government with a promise of higher returns than those
Offered by a bank savings or CD’s. The money is paid back little by little until “Maturity date” usually several years later.
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Stocks0part ownership in a company offering higher risks and potentially higher returns than other investments
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Mutual Funds:0Pools of money from many investors and uses it to buy a variety of stocks and bonds called a portfolio. Mutual funds offer a compromise by including low-risk, low-return stocks with some high-risk, high-return stocks.
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SSEPF3 – 0The student will explain how changes in monetary and fiscal policy can have an impact on an individuals’ spending and savings choices.
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Monetary Policy 0– policy the decide whether banks should encourage/discourage making loans
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Fiscal Policy 0– government spending and revenue used to determined by fluctuations in the economy0Example: Federal Reserve dropped interest rates at .04%0People do not save as much money because of
the low interest rate.
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-Federal Government spends $1 Billion in transportation
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SSEPF3.a
0Give example of who benefits and loses from inflation.
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Reminder:0Inflation – rise in the general amount of prices
0Deflation – decrease in the general amount of prices0Both of these elements do work with Supply and Demand looking for market equilibrium
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Benefits of Inflation
0More money in the economy0More demand for products (at the beginning)
0More people will buy/sell
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Who loses?
0People on fixed income are hurt because their paycheck will buy fewer goods and services.
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Loses of Inflation0Higher prices0People start to drop out the market
(They stop buying products)0People lose more money and have
lower real incomes0Industries lose more money and
have lower incomes
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Who Wins?
0People repaying a loan with fixed interest will benefit because they can repay their loan with money that is worth less!
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0Auto-loan holders. Auto-loan holders who bought before inflation and locked in a relatively low interest rate benefit from high inflation because they pay off a sizable debt with devalued dollars
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SSEPF3.b
0Define progressive, regressive, and proportional taxes.
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Progressive Tax a. Are those in which people with
higher incomes pay a larger proportion, or percentage of their income than people with lower incomes pay
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oa tax where the percentage paid rises as income level rises0Tax goes up as paycheck increases (graduated tax) and Personal income tax.
0Current U.S. System of Taxation
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Regressive Tax- 0tax where the percentage paid
decreased as income level rises0Tax goes down as paycheck
increases0Wealthy people like Regressive
taxing because the more money you have the less you need the government.
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0Excise tax- an extra sales tax or “sin tax” on items such as alcohol and tobacco
0Property tax- imposed on land and buildings
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Proportional Tax a. People with higher incomes pay the same proportion of their incomes as people with lower incomes
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b. rate of tax stays the same regardless of income level0Flat tax0There is an incentive for wealthy to spend money under the flat tax structure
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IR System (Internal Revenue) Service)0Levels of Income
00 – 24,9999025,000 – 39,999040,000 – and up
0If the U.S. went to the flat tax structure, the IRS would go away and over 500,000 jobs would be lost.
0“Everybody’s created equal, just under three separate tax brackets”
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SSEPF3.c
0Explain how an increase in sales tax affects different income groups
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How does Sales Tax affect incomes?
0The lower an income, the more money people are paying in taxes
0The higher an income, the less money you are paying in taxes.
0This is in theory
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0An increase on sales tax has a larger negative effect on low income groups that buy only essential items each month.
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Ssepf 4 0The student will evaluate the costs and benefits of using credit
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SSEPF4.a
0List factors that affect credit worthiness
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Credit0The ability to obtain goods and services now, based on an agreement to pay for them later.
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Creditworthy
0Are you able to pay the money back?0Are you likely to pay the money back?
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Credit History0To decide if you are likely to repay the loan, the bank looks at your employment history and your credit history.>>>>>>>>>>
0How well have you managed your bills and credit in the past?
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Did You KNOW?
0Your credit history follows you for your whole life?
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Do you have Collateral?
0Something the bank could take away from you if you do not repay the loan….
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It is up to YOU!! 0Fixed expenses- amount you must pay every month for rent, utilities, transportation
0Variable expenses- the amount you usually spend on food, entertainment, new clothes, etc.
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0Different Types of Credit Card Companies0Visa0MasterCard0Discover
0American Express
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0Payments Forms: 0Rollover – Gives the individual the ability to pay over time. The minimum amount due in a given statement period
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•Pay-off –must pay off the entire balance at the end of the statement period, or there will be massive penalties
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Installment Plan0You agree to pay a fixed amount per month for a specified number of months-and then make all the payments on time-to show your credit worthiness!
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Credit Score RatingsThese numbers are determined by a method created by FICO Fair Isaac Company
0These numbers range from 350 to 850
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0Excellent: Over 7500Very Good: 720 and up0Acceptable: 660 – 7200Uncertain: 620 – 6600Risky: less than 620
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0Your score is based on the following formula
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35% Payment History
30% On the amount you currently owe
15% On the length of your credit history
10% On the number of new accounts you’ve applied for or opened
10% On the mix of credit accounts you currently have
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Best Ways to improve Credit Scores:
Pay your bills on time
Don’t over-extend your credit debt
Don’t have more than two cards
Don’t max out your limits
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Factors in Credit:
0Payment History0Current Credit Score0Regular Income
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SSEPF4.b0Compare interest rates on loans and credit cards from different institutions
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Interest0The cost of using credit is expressed in an interest rate which is a percentage of the total amount owed
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Annual Rate: 0The amount of interest charge per year, rather than per month (APR) 0Annual Percentage Rate
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Fixed Interest Rate
0Never changes.
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Variable Interest Rate
0Can go up any time or down at anytime!
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Bank A
Bank B
Bank C
APR 7.5% 19% 22%
Annual Fee
$40 $0 $100
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SSEPF4.c0Explain the difference between simple and compound interest rates
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Simple Interest0Means that you are charged interest ONLY on the original amount of the loan:
0$1,000 + (.10x$1,000) = $1,00 + $100=$1,100
I=P*r*t
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Annual Fee0A yearly charge just for having the card whether you use it or not.
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Compound Interest0Interest charged on credit cards if you do not pay off the full amount every month….the interest is charge not only on the original amount you borrowed, but on the existing amount you owe.
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SSEPF50The student will describe how insurance and other risk-management strategies protect against financial loss.
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SSEPF5.a0List various types of insurance such as automobile, health, life, disability, and property.
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SSEPF5.b
0Explain the costs and benefits associated with different types of insurance.
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Insurance0Is to provide financial protection against different kinds of risk we face in life.
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Insurance Policy0A written agreement between you
and insurance company.0Explains what kinds of losses the
company will cover, how much it will pay to cover these losses, and how much you will pay for this protection.
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Coverage Limits
0The maximum amount the company will pay you for your loss.
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Deductible0Is the amount of loss that you must pay yourself before the company will step in and pay the rest.
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Claim0A request for payment of your losses
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Automobile 0– In case of an accident, the car and river are covered in damages (property). Your insurance tends to cover the other driver and vehicle
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Liability Coverage0Pay for any personal injuries or property damage.
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Collision Coverage
0Pay for any damage to your own car.
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Health Insurance
0Cover medical costs (5) and/or a co-pay. Options on doctors within your insurance network
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Life –
0When you die, the money that is left to cover your costs
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Beneficiary0The Person you want to receive the money (from Insurance Policy) when you die
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Term life Insurance0Is Cheaper pays a higher death benefit. However, you can only buy a policy for a limited term, or period of time. When the term is over you have to buy a new policy at a higher price…has no cash value.
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Whole Life Insurance0Expensive, and pays less of a death benefit.
However, it provides coverage for your whole life an the premiums never increase.
0Investment with cash value that increases over time
0You can withdraw or borrow against this accumulated cash value for emergencies or to pay for major expenses such as college tuition.
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Disability – 0If you suffer an illness or injury that keeps you from working for extended period, this insurance will pay you 75% of your monthly income until you recover.
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Property – 0In the even of a fire, theft, or act of God, your belongings are covered if you have enough
0Protects the value of your house0Renters can purchase, “Renters Insurance”
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SSEPF6 0
– The student will describe how the earning of workers are determined in the marketplace
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a. Identify skills that are required to be successful in the workplace
b. Explain the significance of investment in education, training, and skill development.