Case Study: Personal Financial Planning Answers

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A
spending
B
saving
C
paying
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What is the first step in the decision-making process?

A
Take action.
B
Get information.
C
Form a decision.
D
Identify the choices.
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What is an advantage of renting a place to live?

A
lower up-front costs
B
payments change from month to month
C
low down payment
D
increasing equity over time
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A
net
B
gross
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When planning a budget, the biggest consideration should be the

A
the monthly savings amount.
B
the total income available to spend.
C
the total housing or rent payments.
D
the monthly transportation cost.
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Which of these would require a significant but temporary budget revision?

A
paying a recurring credit card bill
B
adopting a kitten from a shelter
C
replacing a broken dishwasher
D
purchasing a newly released movie
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The chart compares transportation options.

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A
the up-front cost
B
the monthly payments
C
the length of payments
D
the cost of insurance and gas
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What is the most acceptable and easy way to revise a budget to allow for the purchase of a new couch?

A
Cancel renters' insurance.
B
Skip a car payment for a few months.
C
Advertise for a roommate to reduce rent.
D
Cook dinners at home instead of going out to eat.
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When making a decision about housing, the first step should be

A
visiting different housing locations.
B
gathering information on available housing.
C
analyzing the availability of housing loans.
D
comparing the cost of housing alternatives.
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Marlene has decided to save $3,500 so that she can attend the nearby community college. Which step in the decision process should Marlene take?

A
Take action.
B
Gather information.
C
Evaluate results.
D
Evaluate alternatives.

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