Long-term debt is a loan that is payable over a period longer than a year.

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If a credit card company charges an annual fee, it will be charged regardless of whether the cardholder has used the card or carried a balance in the last year.

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Amortization is the process of dividing your debt obligation, plus interest, into increasingly smaller monthly payments over a set period of time.

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If something major happens to a leased car, such as engine failure, the lessee usually must pay for it.

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• False

Many car buyers seek to obtain a pre-approved loan so that they know the maximum amount they will be able to borrow in advance.

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• False

A lease payment on a car is typically much more than a monthly car loan payment.

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A landlord must keep tennants' security deposits in a separate account and refund any nonused portions.

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• False

Debt represents future earnings already spent.

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• False

It is desirable to keep the number of credit cards you have to a maximum.

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If you've already been preapproved for a car loan through your bank, you should not consider the finance offer presented to you by the car dealer.

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• False