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A
actual
B
potential
C
likely
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Which is an example of an income deduction?

a
an unexpected salary cut
w
wages lost due to illness
v
vacation budget
r
retirement savings
3

Kerry knows that a new car is in her future.Which would be the best strategy to help her accomplish this goal?

A
contribute to a savings account
B
give up paying for health insurance
C
stop paying the full amount of rent
D
apply for and open a new credit card
4

Why is net income lower than gross income?

A
fixed spending
B
budgets
C
withholdings
D
discretionary spending
5

When should fixed and variable monthly budgeted expenses first be planned?

a
at the end of each month
d
day by day during the month
a
at the start of each month
a
at least twice per month
6

Mindy wants to save money to buy a new couch.Which would be the best strategy for her to accomplish her goal?

A
adopt a dog from a shelter
B
stop paying her credit card bill
C
decrease the budget for basic food needs
D
forgo watching movies online or in the theater
7

A short-term financial goal might include saving for

A
a down payment on a house.
B
a piece of furniture.
C
a child’s college fund.
D
one’s retirement.
9

Why might variable expenses change a great deal at different times of year?

A
Heating and cooling costs might vary considerably.
B
Income taxes and withholdings may increase or decrease.
C
Car loan payments become higher in certain seasons.
D
Discretionary spending may rise when fixed expenses rise.
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To change gross income, someone would need to

s
save more per month.
r
reduce deductions.
e
earn more money.
i
increase withholdings.

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