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Understanding College Savings — Unit test Answers

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What provides financial support to workers who are retired or have disabilities?

A
Medicare
B
Social Security
C
tax withholdings
D
Medicaid
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What is the W-4 form used for?

A
filing taxes with the federal government
B
determining the amount of money an employee has paid out in taxes
C
calculating how much tax should be withheld from a person’s paycheck
D
calculating how much income was paid in the previous year
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A
6.5%
B
7.5%
C
7.75%
D
8.25%
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What common misconceptions about paying taxes exist? Check all that apply.

A
A person who is unable to pay taxes does not have to pay them.
B
A person who chooses not to pay taxes does not have to pay them.
C
Simply forgetting to file taxes will not result in jail time.
D
Making a mistake on your taxes will likely result in a fine.
E
Depending on a person’s salary, he or she may be exempt from taxes.
5

The point at which it is no longer advantageous to buy in bulk is known as marginal

A
cost.
B
tipping.
C
benefit.
D
error.
6

In American society, which of these is an example of a want?

A
food
B
shoes
C
video games
D
utility bills
7

Which would be considered part of an employee’s salary?

A
amount of taxes that will be deducted each pay check
B
amount an employee can expect to earn in gratuities from customers
C
amount of money the employee will earn each month
D
amount of matching funds the employer will pay to a retirement account
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Which would be most helpful when considering a large expenditure that might require repeating payments? Select three options.

A
careful consideration of short-term goals
B
recording the number of assets you currently own
C
creating a budget to consider future income and spending
D
learning more about different kinds of accounts to manage money
E
learning about opportunity cost
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Which statements about payroll taxes are true? Check all that apply.

A
Education and infrastructure receive a portion of the funds from payroll taxes.
B
Everyone pays the same percentage, regardless of income.
C
Payroll taxes are progressive based on income.
D
Payroll taxes support Social Security and Medicare.
E
Employers pay a set percentage of payroll taxes.
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Which of these is the best example of an asset?

A
the electricity in a home
B
the antique diamond necklace someone is wearing
C
the coffee someone drank this morning
D
an old, used airline ticket
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Davis’s net paycheck is $2,920.50.Type of TaxAmountFederal$945.00State$225.00Medicare$65.25Social Security$344.25

A
$2,920.50
B
$2,985.75
C
$4,090.50
D
$4,500.00
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Which statements apply to leasing a car? Check all that apply.

A
The car may be driven as much as needed.
B
Payments are generally higher than buying.
C
There are mileage restrictions on the car.
D
You must return the car after the lease ends.
E
There are penalties for ending the lease early.
F
You can sell the car to someone else after the lease ends.
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This chart shows Dan’s budget:

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A
Yes, Dan spent as much as he earned.
B
No, Dan should lower his savings account contribution.
C
Yes, Dan used his savings to cover extra expenses.
D
No, Dan should reduce his discretionary spending.
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Planning to finance higher education helps people prepare for their financial future because it teaches them about

A
loans and interest.
B
savings accounts.
C
filing taxes.
D
short-term goals.
15

When companies spend millions of dollars developing logos and slogans, or use celebrity endorsements to encourage consumers to buy particular products, this is called

A
false advertising.
B
undue influence.
C
product branding.
D
quality assurance.
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Alex is nearing graduation. His counselor showed him this information. Alex’s College Costs & Payment Options per YearCostsMethods of PaymentTuition & FeesGrants & Scholarship$10,100$12,500Room & BoardWork-Study$11,750$8,000If his parents cannot help Alex with college, and two of his scholarships will be awarded to other students if he does not accept them immediately, which is the best option for him?

A
He could work each summer to earn the $1,350 difference.
B
He could wait a year for college and earn the difference.
C
He could abandon his plans for college because he does not have enough money.
D
He could take out a student loan for the difference of $1,350, plus an extra $2,000 a year for mad money.
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Which option below is not a potential risk of purchasing a used car?

A
used cars can require repairs sooner
B
shorter lifespans of the engine and transmission
C
used cars can have lower initial cost
D
unexpected issues may arise
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Desmond told his two friends, Marley and Brianna, that he was awarded a $10,000 grant for college if he becomes a math or science teacher. Desmond wants to teach physics.Marley told him he should take the grant. Brianna told him not to take the grant. Which statement about their advice is true?

A
Marley is correct because a grant is like a gift and he can still get scholarships or loans to pay for the rest of his expenses.
B
Marley is correct because he can take the grant and then study whatever he chooses without paying it back if he changes his mind about his career.
C
Brianna is correct because he cannot get scholarships if he takes the grant and scholarships would pay more of his education costs.
D
Brianna is correct because grants are like loans and must be paid back. He should wait and see what scholarships and work-study programs he qualifies for.
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Caitlin has finished her schooling and training to be a dental hygienist. She has two job offers that she is considering. Caitlin’s Job Offer Comparison Job 1: Albuquerque, NMJob 2: Ann-Arbor, MISalary$54,000$61,000Benefits$2,500 bonuses,health insurance,401KHealth insurance,401KAverage Monthly Rent & Utilities$925$1,300Which job would offer the best annual income considering the cost of living in each locale?

A
Job 2 is a better choice because the annual income after rent and utilities is $59,700 but that of job 1 is $55,575.
B
Job 2 is a better choice because the annual income after rent and utilities is $45,400 but the income for job 1 is $41,900.
C
Job 1 is a better choice because it costs $4,500 less per year to live there.
D
The jobs have equal annual incomes of $45,400 after rent and utilities so Caitlin should take the job in her favorite locale.
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If an individual overpays taxes throughout the year, then after filing taxes he or she will receive

A
a deduction.
B
a refund.
C
additional withholdings.
D
earnings.

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