What is one of the strategies mentioned to avoid impulse buying?

• Always pay with credit card

• Make a list of what you need and what you want

• Buy everything on your list to prevent future purchases

• Shop without a list to better evaluate what you need

According to the text, what can help a person create an intelligent spending plan?

• Ignoring marketing influences

• Applying a systematic decision-making process

• Making all purchases with credit

• Buying products only in sales

What is the benefit of knowing what you want and seeking out reliable consumer information?

• It allows you to spend more on credit

• It helps you make the right spending choices

• It encourages impulse buying

• It eliminates the need for a budget

What does the text suggest to do if you want to stay focused and avoid overspending?

• Use credit to track your expenses

• Pay with cash when possible

• Always shop online for the best deals

• Purchase only the most expensive items

What is the main idea of the section titled "Impulse Buying"?

• Impulse buying is an effective way to save money

• Impulse buying can be avoided by not shopping

• Impulse buying is making an unplanned purchase in the spur of the moment

• Impulse buying should be encouraged to enjoy life

What is a marketplace in the context of a free enterprise economy?

• A) A physical location where only brick-and-mortar stores operate.

• B) Anywhere buyers and sellers meet to exchange goods, services, and money.

• C) An online platform where only digital goods are sold.

• D) A government-controlled area where trading is regulated.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the free enterprise economy?

• A) Centralized economic planning

• B) Limited economic choice

• C) The forces of supply and demand

• D) High government intervention in the marketplace

What type of stores sell a wide variety of goods and services in a single location?

• A) Specialty shops

• B) Department stores

• C) E-commerce websites

• D) Consumer cooperatives

What do specialty shops typically offer?

• A) A wide range of products from various categories

• B) A specific type of merchandise or services

• C) Only online shopping experiences

• D) Goods and services regulated by the government

What do warehouse clubs sell?

• Specific products like sporting goods

• Memberships to customers who want buying privileges

• Brand name merchandise directly to consumers

• Merchandise by phone