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Understanding Net Worth Answers

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Which would be considered assets? Check all that apply.

A
own a guitar
B
checking account
C
student loan
D
stocks and bonds
E
monthly rent
F
own a motorcycle
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Which would be considered liabilities? Check all that apply.

A
motorcycle loan
B
own a house
C
car loan
D
credit card bill
E
mortgage
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What is Kevin’s net worth on May 31, 2013?

A
$4,050
B
$9,260
C
$13,200
D
$22,460
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Which would be considered assets? Check all that apply.

A
own a guitar
B
checking account
C
student loan
D
stocks and bonds
E
monthly rent
F
own a motorcycle
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Which would be considered liabilities? Check all that apply.

A
motorcycle loan
B
own a house
C
car loan
D
credit card bill
E
mortgage
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Julie bought a house for $315,000 and has a $285,000 mortgage. She claims she has $315,000 in equity. Is she correct? If not, how much home equity does she have? Explain.

Answer:

No, she is not correct. She has only $30,000 in home equity. Equity is the value of ownership in an asset minus any debts owed on it. $315,000 minus $285,000 is $30,000.

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Check all that you included in your response.

A
No, she is not correct.
B
She has $30,000 in home equity.
C
Equity is the value of ownership in an asset minus any debts owed on it.
D
$315,000 – $285,000 = $30,000
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Why is it a good idea to know your net worth? Explain how you can use an income statement, personal balance sheet, and net worth statement with regard to your personal finances.

Answer:

It’s a good idea to know your net worth so you can track your financial progress. You can use your income statement to organize monthly income and expenses. Then use a personal balance sheet to organize assets and liabilities on a monthly basis. Use an annual net worth statement to organize your personal finances each year.

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Check all that you included in your response.

A
Use your income statement to organize monthly income and expenses.
B
Use a personal balance sheet to organize assets and liabilities on a monthly basis.
C
Use an annual net worth statement to organize your personal finances each year.

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