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Which is the best way to achieve long-term financial goals?

A
Spend less on mandatory expenses.
B
Eliminate short-term financial goals.
C
Increase discretionary expenditures.
D
Save more money from net income.
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Which is an example of an income deduction?

A
an unexpected salary cut
B
wages lost due to illness
C
vacation budget
D
retirement savings
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From what part of income should someone take savings?

A
what otherwise would be fixed expenses
B
gross income, before other deductions
C
what otherwise would be discretionary income
D
gross income, along with other deductions
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Look at this monthly budget.Monthly Budget

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A
Add to fixed expenses.
B
Decrease food expenses.
C
Reduce rent payments.
D
Increase total income.
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What type of expense is an example of the cost to drive to and from work?

A
a variable expense.
B
a fixed expense.
C
a short-term expense.
D
a discretionary expense.
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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
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When should fixed and variable monthly budgeted expenses first be planned?

A
at the end of each month
B
day by day during the month
C
at the start of each month
D
at least twice per month
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A
variable
B
fixed
C
uncertain
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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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