Everfi Consumer Skills

When you are deciding what to buy, you should NOT

• compare the unit price of similar items.

• read reviews from unbiased sources

• assume that buying the cheapest item is the smartest choice.

• wait for sales to get the best price.

How is an advertisement different from a comment from a regular consumer?

• It isn't any different

• The advertisement is likely one-sided

• The advertisement may have been posted by the seller

• The advertisement is made by an influencer who gets paid

How is a post from a social media influencer different than a comment from a regular consumer?

• It isn't any different

• The post by the influencer is likely one-sided

• The post by the influencer may have been posted by the seller

• The influencer is paid to post the product.

What is one of the best ways to get reliable information about a product?

• Follow a social media influencer

• Look for the advertisements

• Search online reviews

• Ask someone who has never used it

The price of a single item within a group of items is known as the __ of the item.

• group price

• item price

• unit price

• total price

Which payment option takes money out of your bank immediately?

• cash

• check

• debit card

• credit card

Which payment option could have interest charged to you?

• cash

• check

• debit card

• credit card

What is one of the best ways to get reliable information about a product?

• Follow a social media influencer

• Look for the advertisements

• Search online for reviews

• Ask someone who has never used it

What can help you meet your budget while shopping for important items?

• Making a list of your wants to meet your needs

• Following the recommendations for important features from social media influencers

• Prioritizing features to meet your needs

• Buying the item with the best features

Making a good purchasing decision requires

• comparing prices and features

• reading consumer reviews

• both choices

• neither choice