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


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C) taxed when the funds are withdrawn.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.

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Hernando and Margarita have decided to take out an umbrella policy from an insurance company.The main reason they would probably want to do this would be to:


A) protect against major disasters,which are known as "rainy days."
B) ensure that any children they have will be guaranteed the right to buy insurance at some future date.
C) save money by having one company provide a variety of different types of coverage.
D) take out one life insurance policy that covers both of them.

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A person in the 25 percent tax bracket who invests $1,000 in a traditional IRA immediately postpones $250 in taxes.

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Don is young and newly married.He and his wife plan to have children in the near future and Don wants to get a significant amount of life insurance coverage at as low a cost as possible.He would be well advised to purchase a term insurance policy.

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Financial planning begins with:


A) spending money wisely.
B) earning money.
C) insuring your assets against an unexpected loss.
D) saving money.

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In order to get in the habit of saving,personal financial advisors suggest that you save first and wait to pay off any debts until you've accumulated at least $10,000 in cash,savings accounts,CDs and other liquid assets.

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


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

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One strategy to lower the cost of automobile insurance is to purchase a policy with a:


A) low deductible.
B) high deductible.
C) liability coverage rider.
D) health coverage rider.

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About half of the U.S.population accumulates enough money to afford a comfortable retirement.

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Multiyear level-premium insurance is a form of term insurance with fixed premiums for the life of the policy.

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The three factors that have the greatest influence on how the value of your home increases over time are: (1)size (square feet), (2)age,and (3)design features.

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Social Security is the term used to describe the Old Age,Survivors,and Disability Insurance Program.

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In order to accumulate capital,young adults are likely to have to:


A) accept a lifestyle that sacrifices some amenities.
B) live beyond their means.
C) rely on credit cards for basic purchases in order to conserve on cash.
D) borrow funds from a bank.

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One danger of a credit card is that consumers often buy items they wouldn't normally buy if they had to pay cash.

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Investors who desire a very stable and predictable income from their investments (such as people who are nearing retirement)would be reluctant to invest heavily in the stock market.

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________ insurance provides protection from losses of furniture,appliances,and clothes.


A) Term
B) Health
C) Disability
D) Homeowner's

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For someone with a family that includes young children,the first step in estate planning should be to:


A) establish a will.
B) set up a trust fund for each child.
C) select a guardian for the children.
D) give each child his or her own savings account.

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How does term insurance differ from whole life insurance? Describe the newer types of life insurance that have been offered in recent years.

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Term life insurance offers pure insuranc...

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According to Newsweek magazine,a young couple with a new baby should have life insurance coverage equal to:


A) $500,000.
B) three times their annual income.
C) five times their annual income.
D) seven times their annual income plus $100,000 to cover the cost of college.

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Annette and Ron just got married.They received some very expensive wedding gifts including some beautiful silverware and jewelry.Their homeowner's policy:


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.

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