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Tamara has a hard time remembering pin numbers for her credit cards, but she wants to keep the information secure.Which is the best solution for her dilemma?

A
writing them down on one list and keeping them in a safe place at home
B
typing them into her smartphone so they are easily accessible
C
typing them into an e-mail and sending it to her personal e-mail account
D
writing them down on one list and keeping them in her wallet
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When the economy grows, the market grows, most likely because

A
more investors are willing to take risks.
B
the government has decreased spending.
C
the government has increased taxation.
D
investors have a greater desire for profits.
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Companies report people to credit agencies if they

A
fail to pay their bills on time.
B
borrow too much money.
C
fail to use different types of credit.
D
use large amounts of credit at once.
4

Which describes the difference between a personal loan and a credit card?

A
Credit cards offer lump sums of money, while personal loans set a maximum amount a person can borrow.
B
Credit cards are secured loans for large amounts, while personal loans are unsecured for small purchases.
C
Personal loans offer lump sums of money, while credit cards set a maximum amount a person can borrow.
D
Personal loans are secured for small purchases, while credit cards are unsecured loans for large amounts.
5

Bankruptcy is considered a last resort because it stays on someone’s record for

A
one to four years.
B
four to seven years.
C
seven to ten years.
D
eleven to fourteen years.
6

A credit score tells a lender how

A
quickly someone will repay a loan.
B
much money someone will earn in the future.
C
trustworthy someone is as a lender.
D
trustworthy someone is as a borrower.
7

Federal and state governments protect victims of identity theft by

A
creating laws that impose fines and jail time for identity thieves.
B
passing laws requiring financial institutions to reimburse victims.
C
forcing credit-reporting agencies to notify victims of suspicious activity.
D
requiring people to do a better job protecting their personal information.
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Who is following the law when it comes to protecting investors’ funds?

A
a financial planner who pitches a risk-free stock
B
a mutual fund advisor who informs investors about risks
C
a broker who sells CDs from nonfinancial institutions
D
a realtor who advertises a can’t-miss land buy
9

Interest on an investment is considered

A
financing.
B
a fee.
C
a penalty.
D
profit
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What does purchasing insurance for a business reveal about the business owner’s attitude toward financial risk?

A
It shows that the owner expects financial risk and is eliminating it by making an insurance company liable.
B
It shows that the owner acknowledges the financial risks and is willing to pay every month to transfer the risk to an insurance company.
C
It shows that the owner is willing to share ownership of the business to reduce financial risk.
D
It shows that the owner is willing to budget for short-term financial risks to avoid long-term risks.
11

What is one cost of avoiding insurance?

A
falling into debt if faced with a serious problem
B
not benefitting from insurance deductibles
C
not being able to purchase a car or home
D
facing increased probability of accidents
12

In some cases, it is safe to avoid insurance because

A
it is too expensive.
B
it may not be needed.
C
only one person is at risk.
D
one is already in debt.
13

Which are considered types of credit available to borrowers? Check all that apply.personal loansbondscredit cardsmortgagescashauto loansgift cards

A
personal loans
B
bonds
C
credit cards
D
mortgages
E
cash
F
auto loans
G
gift cards
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Which two factors have the greatest influence on risk for an investment? the demand for the investmentthe duration of the investmentthe history of the investmentthe importance of the investmentthe need for the investment

A
the demand for the investment
B
the duration of the investment
C
the history of the investment
D
the importance of the investment
E
the need for the investment
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What is one way employers get employees to participate in a 401k?

A
by requiring them to participate unless they opt out
B
by requiring them to opt in if they want to participate
C
by giving them an annual pay raise
D
by giving them a signing bonus when they participate

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