Budgeting and Being a Smart Consumer Answers

Which payment option provides consistency in on-time bill payment?

What might you expect to find out about people who are described as credit risks?

Which statement describes a disadvantage of Marnie paying a bill by telephone with a credit card or a debit card?

George’s parents are going on a cruise and are concerned about paying their bills while they are gone because they will not have the usual means of communication. What is the best payment method for them to use while they are gone?

Which is a long-term consequence of making late payments on your bills?

Harold and Elaina are being considered for a car loan. The banker looks at their creditworthiness because he wants to be sure the bank will get the loan payments on time and that the loan will be paid back in full. The table below summarizes the information that was on their applications.Application informationQuestionsHaroldElainaHow many years have you had your job?37What is your monthly salary?$2,600$2,250How many credit cards do you have?26How much debt do you have?$3,000$12,000How many times were you late with payments on credit cards in the past year?18Who will get the better loan rate from the banker and why?

Veronique and Lily each bought a piece of luggage that had the same price in different stores. The table below shows how they will pay for the item. Payment for PurchasesNamePayment TypePayment Amount (Including Finance Charges)Number of Months to Pay for ItemVeroniqueStore financed$2510LilyCredit card$357Who made the better financial decision and why?

Jaina and Tomas are being considered as new tenants in an apartment. The landlord looks at their creditworthiness because he wants to be sure his new tenant pays the rent on time and in full. The table below summarizes the information that was on their applications.Application informationQuestionsJainaTomasHow many years have you had your job?52What is your monthly salary?$1,850$2,500How many credit cards do you have?41How much debt do you have?$13,000$7,000How many times were you late with payments on credit cards in the past year?51Who will the landlord decide to be more creditworthy and why?

Veronique and Lily each bought a piece of luggage that had the same price in different stores. The table below shows how they will pay for the item. Payment for PurchasesNamePayment TypePayment Amount (Including Finance Charges)Number of Months to Pay for ItemVeroniqueStore financed$2510LilyCredit card$357Who made the better financial decision and why?

Omar is having trouble paying his rent and making minimum payments on his student loan and credit cards. What should Omar consider doing to improve his situation?

The chart describes four situations involving financial responsibility.Financial ResponsibilityPersonFinancial DecisionsHallieHas multiple loans at the same timeHaydenHas more income than the amount of debtAlisonMade payments less than the minimum amount dueJoelMade late payments several times before the bill was paidWhich person is financially responsible?

Frank is worried about identity theft. He does not like to give access to his checking account to anyone but the bank. What is the best option for him to pay his bills?

The chart describes how four of Susan’s friends handle their money.Handling MoneyPersonDescription of SpendingSylviaShe uses her whole paycheck to buy food and necessities and pay the minimum amount on her bills each month. Then, she buys new clothes and pays for them with a credit card.NancyShe uses her whole paycheck to buy food and necessities and then takes a trip each month, which she pays for by adding to a personal loan with her credit union.FionaShe buys food and necessities and pays more than the minimum due on her bills each month. She goes out with her friends using some of the money that is left over in her checking account.UliShe buys food and necessities and pays the minimum amount on her bills each month. She goes out with her friends using the money that is left over in her savings.Which person is most creditworthy?

Which person made the best payment decision for their preferences?

Which payment option provides consistency in on-time bill payment?

Barbara has $70.00 in her pocket and a $20 gift card. Which purchase will she be able to make without having to use her credit card?

Ted has $55.00 in his pocket. Which purchase will he be able to pay for with cash?

Shondra is thinking of making payments for her laptop by setting up automatic withdrawals with the store. What must Shondra consider before she decides to pay with automatic withdrawals?

Lakesha does not have enough in her bank account to use a debit card for the purchase of a bike she needs to get to work. She has to decide whether to use a credit card or to finance the bike through the store. Which questions should Lakesha answer before making her decision? Check all that apply.

Which is a short-term consequence of making a late payment on your bill?

Shondra is thinking of making payments for her laptop by setting up automatic withdrawals with the store. What must Shondra consider before she decides to pay with automatic withdrawals?

Barbara has $70.00 in her pocket and a $20 gift card. Which purchase will she be able to make without having to use her credit card?

Anastasia makes a good salary but wants to be sure she has good credit so she can buy a condominium when she has saved enough money for a down payment on a mortgage. What is the best thing she can do to improve her creditworthiness?

Which is a possible benefit of having a good credit history?

George’s parents are going on a cruise and are concerned about paying their bills while they are gone because they will not have the usual means of communication. What is the best payment method for them to use while they are gone?

Anastasia makes a good salary but wants to be sure she has good credit so she can buy a condominium when she has saved enough money for a down payment on a mortgage. What is the best thing she can do to improve her creditworthiness?

The chart describes how four of Susan’s friends handle their money.Handling MoneyPersonDescription of SpendingSylviaShe uses her whole paycheck to buy food and necessities and pay the minimum amount on her bills each month. Then, she buys new clothes and pays for them with a credit card.NancyShe uses her whole paycheck to buy food and necessities and then takes a trip each month, which she pays for by adding to a personal loan with her credit union.FionaShe buys food and necessities and pays more than the minimum due on her bills each month. She goes out with her friends using some of the money that is left over in her checking account.UliShe buys food and necessities and pays the minimum amount on her bills each month. She goes out with her friends using the money that is left over in her savings.Which person is most creditworthy?

Harold and Elaina are being considered for a car loan. The banker looks at their creditworthiness because he wants to be sure the bank will get the loan payments on time and that the loan will be paid back in full. The table below summarizes the information that was on their applications.Application informationQuestionsHaroldElainaHow many years have you had your job?37What is your monthly salary?$2,600$2,250How many credit cards do you have?26How much debt do you have?$3,000$12,000How many times were you late with payments on credit cards in the past year?18Who will get the better loan rate from the banker and why?

Which statement describes a disadvantage of Marnie paying a bill by telephone with a credit card or a debit card?