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Which action is the most important for managing credit effectively?

A
Minimize your debt by paying off what you owe as soon as possible.
B
Open several credit cards to increase your borrowing limit.
C
Make only the minimum payment each month to avoid late fees.
D
Avoid checking your credit report to prevent score changes.
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Which questions should Robert ask himself before investing the $10,000 he inherited? Select four options.How am I protected as an investor? Are my friends investing in a similar way? What guarantees are in place so I make money? What taxes will I have to pay on this investment?How do the risks compare to the potential gains? What are the chances that the investment will fail?

A
How am I protected as an investor?
B
Are my friends investing in a similar way?
C
What guarantees are in place so I make money?
D
What taxes will I have to pay on this investment?
E
How do the risks compare to the potential gains?
F
What are the chances that the investment will fail?
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Which is an example of a short-term investment?

A
bonds
B
retirement funds
C
savings accounts
D
houses
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Which of these are ways that identity theft can happen? Check all that apply.by forgeryby phishingby fraudby financial engineeringby social engineering

A
by forgery
B
by phishing
C
by fraud
D
by financial engineering
E
by social engineering
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Julie wants to buy a car and is deciding how she should invest her money. To best meet her needs, she should

A
keep her money in a checking account for easy access.
B
invest in US savings bonds because of its short term.
C
invest in a commodity because of its low risk.
D
keep her money in a savings account for easy access.
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Putting money into more than one kind of investment at a time is called

A
liquidity.
B
sunken cost.
C
diversification.
D
compound interest.
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Which statement best describes the role of a credit agency?

A
It tracks the use of credit for lenders.
B
It predicts future earning potential for lenders.
C
It teaches how to make smart financial decisions.
D
It shows how saving money makes financial sense.
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Martin receives an e-mail about a money-making opportunity from a sender who asks for his bank account number. The best way to avoid having his identity stolen is to

A
contact the government and report the e-mail.
B
delete the e-mail and mark it as spam.
C
open the e-mail and follow the steps outlined.
D
contact the police and file a phishing report.
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Which information is included on a person’s credit report? Check all that apply.money owed to a relativecurrent credit cards and loanstotal amount of money owedwhether bills are paid on timehow much money lenders will loaninterest rates for different loans

A
money owed to a relative
B
current credit cards and loans
C
total amount of money owed
D
whether bills are paid on time
E
how much money lenders will loan
F
interest rates for different loans
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What is one benefit of privately issued student loans?

A
They are issued in cooperation with the student’s university to reduce costs and paperwork.
B
They have lower interest rates and can be paid back with lower out-of-pocket costs.
C
They are backed by the US government to ensure greater financial security.
D
They are available to any student who meets lending standards, regardless of financial need.
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A couple has decided to increase their income from investments for when they retire in twenty years. Which is the best way they can accomplish that goal?

A
by enrolling in a 401k and investing in the stock market
B
by opening a savings account and investing in commodities
C
by buying CDs and US government bonds
D
by opening an IRA and investing in a new business
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Which option below is not a potential risk of purchasing a used car?

A
used cars can require repairs sooner
B
shorter lifespans of the engine and transmission
C
used cars can have lower initial cost
D
unexpected issues may arise
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What is the best reason for Jacinta to have a savings account in addition to a checking account?

A
A savings account accepts all direct deposits and processes all direct withdraws.
B
A savings account ensures she will never go into debt.
C
A savings account guards her money against inflation.
D
A savings account keeps her money safe and separate from her spending money.
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Which type of insurance policy would someone get to protect others only?

A
health insurance
B
life insurance
C
property insurance
D
disability insurance
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The chart shows a range of credit scores.

Question illustration
A
find it easy to get a loan.
B
find it hard to get a loan.
C
get a loan with low payments.
D
get a loan with low interest.
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Which are types of income tax that people pay? Check all that apply.

A
federal
B
local
C
progressive
D
state
E
sales
F
flat
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Which person is a victim of identity theft?

S
Suzie, whose e-mail was stolen and used to apply for a credit card from a major retailer
M
Michael, whose credit score was stolen and used to make a down payment on a home
P
Pam, whose smartphone was stolen and used to make a mortgage payment
T
Thomas, whose credit card information was stolen and maxed out at a jewelry store

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