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In American society, which of these is an example of a want?

A
food
B
shoes
C
video games
D
utility bills
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Which of these is the best example of an asset?

A
the electricity in a home
B
the antique diamond necklace someone is wearing
C
the coffee someone drank this morning
D
an old, used airline ticket
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There are four steps in solving one’s personal financial challenges:1. considering opportunity costs2. assessing risks and returns 3. setting short- and long-term goals4. assessing needs and wantsWhich of these is the correct order of these steps?

A
2, 1, 3, 4
B
1, 2, 3, 4
C
4, 1, 2, 3
D
4, 2, 3, 1
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This chart shows Dan’s budget:

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A
Yes, Dan spent as much as he earned.
B
No, Dan should lower his savings account contribution.
C
Yes, Dan used his savings to cover extra expenses.
D
No, Dan should reduce his discretionary spending.
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Which would be most helpful when considering a large expenditure that might require repeating payments? Select three options.careful consideration of short-term goalsrecording the number of assets you currently owncreating a budget to consider future income and spendinglearning more about different kinds of accounts to manage moneylearning about opportunity cost

A
careful consideration of short-term goals
B
recording the number of assets you currently own
C
creating a budget to consider future income and spending
D
learning more about different kinds of accounts to manage money
E
learning about opportunity cost
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Personal finance skills have the most significant impact on an individual’s

A
career
B
education
C
quality of life
D
neighborhood safety
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Emma lives on a tight budget. She saves money and also makes intelligent choices when spending it. Which statements describe Emma’s financial skills? Select three options.Emma is more prepared to meet her basic needs.Emma is better prepared to avoid financial setbacks.Emma is better able to avoid accumulating assets.Emma is more prepared to face emergencies.Emma is better able to avoid decision-making with her finances.

A
Emma is more prepared to meet her basic needs.
B
Emma is better prepared to avoid financial setbacks.
C
Emma is better able to avoid accumulating assets.
D
Emma is more prepared to face emergencies.
E
Emma is better able to avoid decision-making with her finances.
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What do financial planning skills ultimately enable an individual to do?

A
to prepare for the future
B
to process their own tax returns
C
to stop spending
D
to become wealthier without saving money
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Planning to finance higher education helps people prepare for their financial future because it teaches them about

A
loans and interest.
B
savings accounts.
C
filing taxes.
D
short-term goals.
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In personal finance, one makes decisions based on needs vs. wants. What is considered a need?

A
something one would like to have
B
something ones does not budget for
C
something one can afford
D
something one cannot live without

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