Principles of Financial Planning Answers

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Which would be most helpful when considering a large expenditure that might require repeating payments? Select three options.

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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Amanda wants to buy a new car. What questions of financial responsibility should she ask herself before she makes the purchase? Select three options.

A
Do I need this car or should I walk, bike, and take the bus to save money?
B
Is this a reliable vehicle or will I have to make costly repairs?
C
What will my friends think when I buy this car?
D
Will I be able to afford the insurance, gas, maintenance of battery, oil, tires, and also repairs?
E
Will this new car be fast and my favorite color?
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What is included in an individual’s personal assets? Select three options.

A
number of dependents
B
money
C
career
D
property
E
investment
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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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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.

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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Which results are more likely for someone without personal finance skills? Select three options.larger long-term credit or loan costsless preparation for emergenciesfewer utility expensessimple long-term investment strategiesincreased long-term challenges

A
larger long-term credit or loan costs
B
less preparation for emergencies
C
fewer utility expenses
D
simple long-term investment strategies
E
increased long-term challenges
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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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How do short-term financial goals differ from long-term financial goals?

A
Short-term goals involve more planning than long-term goals.
B
Short-term goals are more affordable than long-term goals.
C
Short-term goals cost more than long-term goals in the long run.
D
Short-term goals are more immediate than long-term goals.

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