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Which statements are true regarding a traditional individual retirement account? Choose three answers.

A
Employers create them and match employee contributions.
B
People can contribute to the account until retirement age.
C
People can withdraw money penalty-free at any time.
D
Contributions to the account are limited each year.
E
Contributions reduce taxable income.
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The graph shows examples of investments with high and low liquidity.

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A
knows they will need cash in the near future.
B
knows they will need cash years from now.
C
wants to have a guaranteed source of income.
D
wants to have higher returns on their investment.
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Ida is 25 years old and invests a one-time lump sum of $10,000 in her company's 401(k), which earns an average annual return of 6% compounded annually.Using the Rule of 72, about how many years will it take for Ida's investment to double?

A
2 years
B
6 years
C
10 years
D
12 years
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Tina has $1,000 per year she can invest to save money for her future.Which option would allow the highest growth for Tina's investment?

A
Tina can start investing the whole amount this year at 5% interest.
B
Tina can start investing the whole amount this year at 7% interest.
C
Tina can start investing half of the amount two years from now at 5% interest.
D
Tina can start investing half of the amount two years from now at 7% interest.
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diversifiedsunklostwasteful

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diversified
B
sunk
C
lost
D
wasteful
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The images show what happened to two people who invested $1,000. Which investment advice would Gale most likely give to Alex?

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A
Invest in stocks because they are less risky.
B
Put most of your money in a savings account instead.
C
Spread your investments in several different areas.
D
Stick with the stocks because they will bounce back.
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Which of these are considered both short- and long-term investments? Select four options.CDsstockssavings accountsmutual fundsbondscommodities

A
CDs
B
stocks
C
savings accounts
D
mutual funds
E
bonds
F
commodities
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William is not generally a risk-taker, but he knows he may need to step out of his comfort zone to make enough money for retirement.Which investment option would best meet William’s needs?

A
a US savings bond
B
a savings account
C
a commodity
D
a certificate of deposit
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A
rates
B
returns
C
risks
D
rewards
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People who make money investing in the stock market

A
get certain tax breaks.
B
should sell quickly to avoid taxes.
C
have to pay a fee to keep a stock.
D
must pay taxes on profits.

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