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Which is a monetary benefit in a compensation package?

A
Retirement plan
B
Flexible Spending Account
C
Medical insurance
D
Salary increase
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What affects job availability?

A
labor market demand
B
hobbies
C
education only
D
weather
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What is the difference between a tax credit and a tax deduction?

A
A tax credit occurs if you underpaid during the year, and a tax deduction occurs if you overpaid.
B
A tax credit represents money owed to you, while a tax deduction represents money you owe.
C
A tax credit is owed money that collects interest, while a tax deduction is money that you do not have to pay.
D
A tax credit reduces the amount of money you must pay, while a tax deduction reduces your taxable income.
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Part A: A person has higher income but large fixed expenses. What happens?

A
No expenses
B
Less available money
C
No change
D
More flexibility
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Part B: Why?

A
Fixed costs reduce available income
B
Expenses disappear
C
Income increases spending
D
Budget does not matter
7

Part A: Which path typically leads to higher long-term earnings?

A
Part-time work
B
Limited education
C
No work experience
D
Advanced education
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Part B: Why?

A
It increases opportunities for higher-paying jobs
B
It reduces expenses
C
It eliminates taxes
D
It avoids work
10

What is an opportunity cost of education?

A
income not earned while studying
B
tuition
C
transportation
D
scholarships
12

Which is a guaranteed benefit offered to salaried employees?

A
Paid time off
B
Overtime pay
C
Health Savings Account
D
Pension
13

Part A: Why complete FAFSA early?

A
reduce tuition
B
avoid applications
C
increase aid opportunities
D
eliminate loans
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Part B: What can FAFSA unlock?

A
no aid
B
grants, work-study, loans
C
only scholarships
D
only loans
15

Part A: Why are education savings accounts useful?

A
eliminate saving
B
provide tax advantages
C
reduce FAFSA
D
increase borrowing
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Part B: What is a benefit?

A
tax-free withdrawals for education
B
higher fees
C
limited growth
D
taxed withdrawals

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