personal finance final

A key difference between saving and investing is

• Saving is for everyone, investing is for the wealthy

• Your money is insured when investing, it is not in savings

• Investing has a guaranteed return, savings does not

• Saving is for emergencies & goals, investing is for long-term wealth

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Why is compound interest more beneficial than simple interest?

• Your money grows faster when it is compounded

• You earn interest on your interest

• Fees for compound interest are greater than simple interest

• Compound interest is hard to calculate, so fewer use it

Which would be considered the highest risk investment type?

• Stock

• Mutual Fund

• Bond

• Money Market Account

The relationship between risk and return can be stated as

• Higher risk indicates higher return

• Higher risk indicates lower return

• Lower risk indicates higher return

• No relationship exists between risk and return

Brokers who suggest specific investments, create an investment plan, & make adjustments are

• Discount/Online Brokers

• Discount Brokers with Assistance

• Full-Service Brokers

• Money Managers

A diversified portfolio is desirable because

• It limits investment choice

• It's a good predictor on rate of return

• It increases risk and return

• It decreases risk

Your money remains tax-deferred in this account until you withdraw (taxed as income)

• Roth IRA

• Traditional IRA

Why is it important to start investing as soon as possible?

• You take less risk when you are young, so money will be safe

• You have more time for your money to compound

• Investing is an easy way to make quick money

• Fees on investments are cheaper when you are younger

True or False: Investing in a diversified portfolio of stocks guarantees you will not lose money.

• True

• False

Earnings on stocks are called

• blue chip stocks
• over the counter stocks
• growth stocks
• dividends

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