Personal Finance EOC Review

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Which describes the best way for people to understand trends in their spending? Options: analyzing all expenditures, saving 10% from each paycheck, tracking automatic bill payments, keeping receipts for all purchases over $10

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analyzing all expenditures

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Which payment method is most often used when purchasing a home?

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mortgage

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Which feature of using a local bank or financial institution is an advantage for account holders? Options: free ATM access, short lobby hours, not federally insured, limited customer service options

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free ATM access

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What guarantees that sufficient funds for a payment exist in a bank account?

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certified check

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Which type of endorsement should Tyler use on the check if he must drop it into the night depository?

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restrictive, because he is not presenting the check in person

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Which statement best explains why Carmen would increase the deductibles on her auto insurance policy?

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to reduce her premium

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Which factor benefits the applicant? Options: being married, being 79 years of age, having a credit score of 550, living in a densely populated area

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being married

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For which item would a credit card be most appropriate if Jasmine is unable to pay cash at the time of purchase? Options: $12,000 for a car, $4,000 for a vacation, $2,000 for new furniture, $1,000 for new professional clothes

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$1,000 for new professional clothes

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In order to make a decision that will best suit their needs, which question is most important for Mr. and Mrs. Johanson to ask themselves?

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At our age, what are our most important financial goals?

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Was Mr. Smith's decision to invest all his savings in stock economically sound?

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No, because without money in the savings account, the Smiths will be unprepared for an emergency.