True/False: If you think you lost your credit or debit card, or if you think the number was stolen, you should IMMEDIATELY call the bank/credit card company.
TRUE!
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True/False: This is Mrs. Foley's 10th year teaching consumer math.
True
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Mrs. Foley wants to purchase a new computer. Best Buy is having a sale - 15% off laptops. The original price is $499.00. How much will Mrs. Foley pay after the discount?
$424.15
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If you saved $20 from every paycheck, and you are paid weekly. How long would you have to save up for a new $500 ipad?
25 weeks
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Name something someone may want to save up for before purchasing.
Reasonable answers will be accepted
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True/False: Credit cards and debit cards are the same thing.
False
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True/False: It's ALWAYS better to buy items using a credit card rather than cash or debit.
False: It can cost you more over time if you don't pay the credit card off within the month (interest).
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Why might your net pay be less than your gross pay?
Taxes, medical insurance, retirement contributions, social security, etc will be deducted from your gross pay.
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True/False: Connecticut minimum wage is currently ...
$14.00 per hour (As of July 1, 2022)
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True/False: Mrs. Foley learns something new each year she has taught consumer math.
TRUE! There's always something new to learn! Depending on the economy financial advice often changes, and policies of banks/credit change over time as well.
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True/False: Banks will always charge you a monthly fee to keep your money in your account.
False: Every bank has different policies, perks, and fees, do your research!
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True/False: Banks will never give you interest on your accounts.
False: Depending on the bank and the account, you may accrue interest on your accounts.