Written by: Jessica Emery As vacations wind down and school is about to be back in session, it’s important to take a step back from what might have been a summer slowdown and get your brain back on track for the remainder of the year. In order to help you refocus, our team created a few fun quizzes to jog your memory on what’s going on in the world of financial services, as well as compiled some from our favorite financial media websites.
From questions on the Federal Reserve to financial media superstars, this crossword will get you thinking about what’s relevant in today’s industry and hot stocks that are constantly in the limelight.
If you’ve had your head buried in the sand, you may have missed the re-emergence of cryptocurrency. Take this quiz from The Wall Street Journal to help you better understand Bitcoin and what you should know about how it stands to impact our economy.
Did you splurge on a last minute trip this summer? This quiz will bring you back down to earth and remind you of best practices that should stay top of mind when managing your finances.
If you need a refresher on investing basics, this quiz – brought to you by CNBC and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)– will get you back on track. It covers the ins and outs of what it means when you buy a company’s stock, what type of bonds are considered the safest and how market risk can impact your portfolio.Regardless of your results, it’s time to hit the ground running and gear up for another busy season. Now remind me, how many days until the next holiday vacation?