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According to this chart, among people 65 and over, investment income represents the

A
fourth largest source of income.
B
smallest source of income.
C
largest source of income.
D
second largest source of income.
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Social security and medicare are

A
payroll taxes.
B
local taxes.
C
progressive taxes.
D
corporate taxes.
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In what way does a 401(k) differ from an individual retirement account (IRA)?

A
A 401(k) is created through an individual’s employer.
B
A 401(k) allows consumers to contribute before taxes.
C
A 401(k) can be created by individuals who deposit money.
D
A 401(k) is a good long-term investment strategy.
4

What is the first step in the decision-making process?

A
Take action.
B
Get information.
C
Form a decision.
D
Identify the choices.
5

When planning a budget, the biggest consideration should be the

A
the monthly transportation cost.
B
the total housing or rent payments.
C
the total income available to spend.
D
the monthly savings amount.
6

Which is an example of an income deduction?

A
retirement savings
B
vacation budget
C
an unexpected salary cut
D
wages lost due to illness
7

A federal payroll tax that supports retired workers is

A
sales tax.
B
progressive tax.
C
corporate tax.
D
social security tax.
8

What is a major difference between retail banks and credit unions?

A
Retail banks only have small local branches, while credit unions are nationwide.
B
Retail banks only serve businesses, while credit unions only serve individuals.
C
Retail banks operate in order to earn profit, while credit unions are nonprofit.
D
Retail banks manage a person’s money, while credit unions focus on providing loans.
10

What is the major difference between a nationwide bank and a community bank?

A
The community bank services only local customers.
B
The nationwide bank has fewer branches.
C
The community bank offers more services.
D
The nationwide bank services only local customers.
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Under which circumstance would someone need disability insurance?

A
A person has contracted the flu and needs a prescription.
B
A person's suitcase was stolen and valuables were lost.
C
A person's house was seriously damaged during a natural disaster.
D
A person was in a car accident and cannot work for several months.
12

Insurance is a financial service that allows a

A
consumer to share liability with a company.
B
consumer to transfer all risk to a company.
C
company to control finances for a consumer.
D
company to maximize risk for a consumer.
14

What is the purpose of comparison shopping?

A
reading reviews to make sure a product is good
B
attempting to find the best deal on a product
C
ensuring you are not buying out of emotion
D
determining whether you truly need a product
15

To change gross income, someone would need to

A
earn more money.
B
increase withholdings.
C
save more per month.
D
reduce deductions.
18

What is a benefit of obtaining a personal loan?

A
getting large amounts of money to use immediately
B
getting money with favorable interest rates
C
getting money with special repayment terms
D
getting small amounts of money to use immediately
19

How is a savings account most useful?

A
for using money for CDs and other investments
B
for using money in the near future but not right away
C
for saving for a long time without withdrawing
D
for depositing and withdrawing money frequently
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In addition to federal income tax, many people also pay

A
local social security tax.
B
corporate tax.
C
state income tax.
D
local medicare tax.

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