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Principles of Financial Planning Answers

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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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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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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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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 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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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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How do long-term financial goals differ from short-term financial goals?

A
Long-term goals require more money than short-term goals.
B
Long-term goals are more stable over time than short-term goals.
C
Long-term goals are less attainable than short-term goals.
D
Long-term goals require less preparation than short-term goals.
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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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_____ are items such as utilities, rent, and food—items that one can’t do without.

A
Needs
B
Wants
C
Risks
D
Assets
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This chart shows Dan’s budget:

Question illustration
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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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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