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Read the information about two competing credit cards. Credit Card 1Credit Card 2Interest rate0% introductory rate, then 13.8% after one year12.1%Annual feeNoneNo annual fee in the first year, then $30 each year thereafterCredit Card 1 would be the better option if the borrower

A
had major expenses in the first year.
B
spent a lot of money in the second year.
C
used the card regularly in the long term.
D
carried a large balance in the long term.
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Clarissa and Carlos are homeowners who have decided to purchase a piece of land adjacent to their home. The land is for sale for $10,000.Which loan would require them to use their vehicle as collateral?

A
title loan
B
payday loan
C
merchant loan
D
peer-to-peer loan
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A
cash
B
collateral
C
fees
D
interest
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Solomon is a college student who needs a good-quality computer for his schoolwork. He wants to apply for a credit card to cover the cost. Solomon is considering two different cards. One card has an APR of 12% while the other card has a variable APR between 10% and 15%.What other information does Solomon need to make an informed decision?

A
the taxes associated with each card
B
the late fees associated with each card
C
the type of collateral associated with each card
D
the annual percentage rate associated with each card
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How do government regulators protect consumers?

A
by investigating complaints made by lenders
B
by using borrower information responsibly
C
by disclosing accurate credit terms
D
by ensuring lenders comply with the law
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Georgia needs to periodically use her credit card for extra money to pay for medical and unexpected expenses. She usually pays it off every six months.Which type of repayment schedule is described in this scenario?

A
fixed
B
revolving
C
installment
D
collateralized
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APR on a loan may be adjusted based on a borrower’s

A
offered collateral.
B
credit history.
C
loan fees.
D
scheduled repayments.
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What is collateral?

A
a type of unsecured credit
B
property given as security for a loan
C
funds borrowed to buy property
D
a payment to reduce overall debt
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Bob wants to borrow $5,000 to pay for a vacation. He plans to pay the loan back quickly using a bonus that he will receive in a few months. He does not want to pay a high interest loan.Which loan would be best?

A
title loan
B
payday loan
C
student loan
D
peer-to-peer loan
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How is a merchant credit card different from a title loan?

A
A merchant credit card is a secured loan, while a title loan is unsecured.
B
A merchant credit card does not have a fixed interest, while a title loan does.
C
A merchant credit card is an unsecured loan, while a title loan is a secured loan.
D
A merchant credit card requires no payment, while a title loan requires a payment.

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