Question 1

Mortgage interest payments and property taxes are

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A)   tax deductible for homeowners.
B)   expenses that make home ownership less attractive than renting.
C)   both likely to increase each year at a faster rate than your income.
D)   both likely to decline the longer you own the home.

Question 2

Identify and discuss the six steps that individuals can take to gain control of their personal finances.

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Step 1. Take inventory of your financial...

Question 3

Which of the following is an advantage of home ownership?

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A)   Home ownership is a good way to control the costs of utilities, maintenance, and insurance.
B)   Mortgage interest and real estate taxes are tax deductible.
C)   Money invested in a house is a highly liquid investment.
D)   Home ownership provides a guaranteed rate of return that is more stable than the return earned by investing in the stock market.

Question 4

IRA funds are not available for withdrawal until you are 59½ years old.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In the future, the Social Security system is likely to

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A)   raise taxes and reduce benefits.
B)   increase cost-of-living adjustments.
C)   establish a younger retirement age.
D)   adequately provide for all the retirement income the typical retiree needs to live comfortably.

Question 6

From a financial viewpoint, it is best to buy a

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A)   large home in a good neighborhood.
B)   very large home in a neighborhood where homes are relatively inexpensive.
C)   medium-sized home in a neighborhood where homes are the least expensive.
D)   small home in an excellent neighborhood.

Question 7

If you have minor children, the first step in estate planning is to select their guardian.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

People who have health insurance seldom need disability insurance.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

By using the financial planner's advice, Penny and Ira were able to find ways to cut back on their spending and began to live more modestly. They began to have a few hundred dollars left over each month after handling their normal expenses. Which of the following is the first thing they should do with their extra money?

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A)   buy one nice household item that they will both enjoy as a reward for their thriftiness
B)   pay off their debts, starting with the ones that have the highest finance costs
C)   start a savings account at a local bank
D)   buy bonds in a major corporation

Question 10

Disability insurance provides a relatively low-cost way of protecting against lost income due to an accident or illness that prevents you from working for an extended period of time.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

During a recent drop in the stock market, Damon took the opportunity to buy a wide variety of stocks even though many of his friends and relatives were selling. His investment strategy appears to be consistent with contrarian views.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Withdrawals from an IRA prior to age 59½ generally are subject to taxes and a penalty.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The earnings of a traditional individual retirement account (IRA)  are

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A)   taxed at the time they are earned.
B)   not taxed.
C)   taxed when the funds are withdrawn.
D)   subject to the double taxation of all dividends.

Question 14

Which of the following is a benefit of buying a home rather than renting?

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A)   Real estate taxes and utilities will be fixed.
B)   It reduces the need to carry insurance.
C)   Paying for a home is a good way to force yourself to save.
D)   The entire purchase price of the home can be deducted from taxable income, but this deduction must be spread over at least 15 years.

Question 15

The total cost of purchasing a sound system or HDTV with cash is ________ the cost when using credit cards to finance the same assets.

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A)   the same as
B)   greater than
C)   less than
D)   less stable than

Question 16

From an investment viewpoint, it is a good idea to buy a large home in an area of town where homes are less expensive.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Henry and Mila are newlyweds and received some very expensive wedding gifts, including some beautiful silverware and jewelry. Their homeowner's policy

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A)   automatically covers these items.
B)   does not automatically cover such items and they must take out a separate policy specifically for those types of items.
C)   does not automatically cover these items, but a rider can be used to add this coverage.
D)   automatically covers these items from theft, but not from damage due to fire, explosion, or vandalism.

Question 18

Quinn is excited about getting her first credit card. However, she should be aware of the fact that

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A)   credit cards are no longer accepted in many places as a valid source of credit.
B)   credit cards require that at least 25% of the balance be paid each month.
C)   there will be a finance charge even if Hannah pays her entire credit card balance in full and on time.
D)   the convenience of credit cards can lead to excessive debt.

Question 19

Unlike whole life policies, a universal life insurance policy typically invests part of the premium in very aggressive, high-risk assets.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An advantage of both traditional and Roth IRAs is that both the income invested and the earnings from these investments are never taxed.

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A) True 
 B)False

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Mortgage interest payments and property taxes are

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Quinn is excited about getting her first credit card. However, she should be aware of the fact that

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Disability insurance provides a relatively low-cost way of protecting against lost income due to an accident or illness that prevents you from working for an extended period of time.

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The earnings of a traditional individual retirement account (IRA) are

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Unlike whole life policies, a universal life insurance policy typically invests part of the premium in very aggressive, high-risk assets.

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IRA funds are not available for withdrawal until you are 59½ years old.

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Withdrawals from an IRA prior to age 59½ generally are subject to taxes and a penalty.

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From a financial viewpoint, it is best to buy a

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Which of the following is an advantage of home ownership?

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Henry and Mila are newlyweds and received some very expensive wedding gifts, including some beautiful silverware and jewelry. Their homeowner's policy

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During a recent drop in the stock market, Damon took the opportunity to buy a wide variety of stocks even though many of his friends and relatives were selling. His investment strategy appears to be consistent with contrarian views.

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People who have health insurance seldom need disability insurance.

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If you have minor children, the first step in estate planning is to select their guardian.

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In the future, the Social Security system is likely to

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From an investment viewpoint, it is a good idea to buy a large home in an area of town where homes are less expensive.

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The total cost of purchasing a sound system or HDTV with cash is ________ the cost when using credit cards to finance the same assets.

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Which of the following is a benefit of buying a home rather than renting?

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Identify and discuss the six steps that individuals can take to gain control of their personal finances.

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An advantage of both traditional and Roth IRAs is that both the income invested and the earnings from these investments are never taxed.

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Disability insurance provides a relatively low-cost way of protecting against lost income due to an accident or illness that prevents you from working for an extended period of time.

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IRA funds are not available for withdrawal until you are 59½ years old.

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Withdrawals from an IRA prior to age 59½ generally are subject to taxes and a penalty.

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