Personal Finance Exam Part 2 Flashcards
Blank Endorsement
The signature of the payee is written on the back of the check
Provides little protection, anyone can cash it, should be used only when you are at the bank ready to cash or deposit
Bounced
A check that is not honored by a bank and is returned to the payee’s bank due to nonsufficient funds
Checkbook Register
A tool that can be used to track checking account transactions
Compound
Interest earned on both principal and previously earned interest
Forgery
Act of signing another person’s name on a check
Annuity
A fixed amount set aside on a regular basis over time
Outstanding Checks
Checks written that have not yet been processed by the bank
Restrictive Endorsement
Restricts or limits the use of a check
Rule of 72
A quick formula for computing how long it will take to double money at a given interest rate
Divide the annual interest rate by 72
Safe Deposit Box
Secure container located in a bank vault
Simple Interest
Interest earned on both principle and previously earned interest
Principal (P) x Rate (R) x Time (T) = Interest
Third-Party
Check issued by the check writer to the payee, who then endorses and transfers it to a third party
Deductible
Amount of money you must pay toward your medical expenses before your insurance company begins to pay
Disability Insurance
Insurance that provides income to replace a portion of normal earnings when the insured is unable to work due to nonwork-related injury or illness
Fee-For-Service
A type of health insurance plan that allows the patient to choose medical providers (unmanaged care)
Home Inventory
List of items of value in your home; used for insurance purposes
Liability Coverage
Protection against injuries suffered by others on your property or as a result of your actions
Medicare
Government-sponsored health insurance for people age 65 and older. Run by Social Security Administration and funded by employee payroll deductions
Premium
Price you pay for insurance coverage
Risk
Chance of injury, damage or economic loss