Personal Finance 2025

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Which of the following does a person need to know to plan an effective budget? Options: his or her credit score, personal income, statewide interest rates, adjustable rate mortgages

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personal income

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Which of the following is a characteristic of an effective budget? Options: too much income, investing more than you save, expenses greater than your income, spending less than your income

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spending less than your income

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Retirement, college education, wedding, a nice trip, and a new truck are all what?

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reasons people save

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David wants to buy a new car. Since the car costs more than the amount of money he has, David pays for half of the car out of his savings account and borrows the rest. David now has what?

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debt

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The amount of money you make from labor and services, the sale of property, financial investments, and other services is called what?

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income

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Barbara bought a $500 dress using her credit card. By the time she finished paying back the credit card company, Barbara paid $575 for the dress. The extra $75 was what?

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interest

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Having a budget, investing in the future, and staying out of debt are ways citizens ______________.

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manage their money wisely

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Which of the following might allow people to increase their income? arguing with a boss, applying for a credit card, receiving more training/education, opening a checking account

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receiving more training/education

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Which form of payment is the most expensive for the buyer? Options: credit card, debit card, cash, check

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credit card

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Which of the following is NOT an example of using credit? credit card, debit card, home loan, student loan

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debit card