Chapter 3 Flashcards
Define money management.
the day-to-day financial activities needed to manage personal economic resources, while working toward long-term financial security
What are the three components of money management?
storing and maintaining financial documents; creating personal finance statements; creating and implementing a plan for spending/saving
How long should you keep personal and employment records?
1 year
How long should you keep money management records?
3 years
How long should you keep tax records?
7 years
How long should you keep financial services records?
1 year
How long should you keep consumer purchase, auto/credit records?
1 year
How long should you keep housing records?
forever
How long should you keep insurance records?
as long as policy is in force
How long should you keep investment records?
as long as you own it
How long should you keep estate planning/retirement records?
forever
How long should birth records/wills/Social Security information be kept?
forever
What are the 4 purposes of personal financial statements?
Report your current financial position in relation to the value of the items you own and the amounts you owe; Measure your progress toward your financial goals; Maintain information on your financial activities; Provide data you can use when preparing tax forms or applying for credit
What are two other names for the balance sheet?
net worth statement; statement of financial planning
What are liquid assets? (2)
cash; near-cash
What are the two items listed in the “listing items of value” section?
assets; liabilities
What is the time frame for current liabilities?
<= 1 year