unit 4 Flashcards

1
Q

Insurance helps you transfer the _____ from your bank account to the insurance company

A

risk

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2
Q

Life insurance guarantees your loved ones a certain amount of money when you

A

pass away

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3
Q

In return for paying the insurance company a fee, they will

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pay for certain expenses or damages

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4
Q

Comprehensive coverage pays for loss or damage to your car caused by

A

anything other than a collision

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5
Q

Through the affordable care act, you can stay on your parents health insurance until

A

you turn 26 years old

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6
Q

the purpose of life insurance is to replace your ____ when you die

A

income

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7
Q

The amount of money the insurance company agrees to pay for an accident

A

is coverage

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8
Q

Homeowners insurance costs are ____ in states that are more susceptible to hurricanes, floors, or tornados

A

higher

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9
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your ___ ___ has all the information you would need in case of an accident

A

insurance card

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10
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____ _____ ______ will cover you if someone steals your personal information

A

Identity theft protection

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11
Q

_____ is the amount you have to pay before the insurance company will make a payment

A

deductible

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12
Q

Getting good grades, driving safely, and driving an older car are examples of ways you can

A

lower your auto insurance costs

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13
Q

Withholdings and deductions are expenses that are taken out of

A

your paycheck

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14
Q

The tax on the purchase of goods or services is called

A

consumption tax

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15
Q

Every American who earns an income must file a

A

federal tax return each year

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16
Q

When you buy clothes or check out at the grocery store, you will pay

A

sales tax

17
Q

There are two general types of taxes. Taxes on the money you ____ and taxes on the money you ____

A

earn and spend

18
Q

The deadline for filing your income tax return usually falls on

A

April 15

19
Q

Net income is also called your

A

take home pay

20
Q

Consumption tax pays for things everyone gets to enjoy, like

A

parks, libraries, and zoos

21
Q

___ is the total tax a person or business has to pay

A

Tax liability

22
Q

Always keep your filed taxes for at least three years in case the IRS decides to ___ your tax return

A

Audit

23
Q

____ are most likely to need the help of a tax professional

A

self employed people

24
Q

When you buy specific items like cigarettes, alcohol, airline tickets or gas, you pay

A

excise tax

25
Q

The money you earn hourly for your time and effort at work is called

A

wages

26
Q

The form W 4 estimates how much tax you will ower based on

A

your personal situation

27
Q

Why is receiving a large tax refund a bad thing?

A

your giving to much of your paycheck to taxes during the year. If less is taken out for taxes, you’ll get a smaller refund but more money in each paycheck for expenses or saving and investing