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A person in the 25 percent tax bracket who invests $1,000 in a traditional IRA immediately postpones $250 in taxes.

A) True
B) False

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The reason you would prepare a durable power of attorney is to make sure that someone was named to take over your finances if you become incapacitated.

A) True
B) False

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The only way to accumulate enough money to do all of the things you want to do late in life is to


A) take an inventory of your financial assets.
B) make more than you spend.
C) avoid bankruptcy.
D) satisfy the demands of your creditors.

E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

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The best way to save money is to


A) pay yourself first by taking out money for savings from each paycheck before deciding what to do with the remaining money.
B) start your own business designed to create business tax deductions.
C) prepare a balance sheet.
D) pay yourself last.

E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

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A(n) ________ can be added to a homeowner's insurance policy that provides for coverage at a reasonable cost for items that the policy otherwise would not cover.


A) rider
B) opener
C) extender
D) modifier

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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Given a 25% tax bracket, the after-tax cost of a house mortgage interest payment of $1,000 would be:


A) $ 250.
B) $ 750.
C) $1,000.
D) $1,250.

E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

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The federal government discourages home ownership through high tax rates.

A) True
B) False

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For workers who qualify, the earnings from income invested in a traditional IRA are


A) not taxed until the funds are withdrawn.
B) never taxed.
C) taxed at the time they are earned, but at the lowest individual rate.
D) taxed both at the time the money is earned and at the time the earnings are withdrawn.

E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

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Ryan is in need of advice regarding investments, taxes, and insurance for himself and his family. He would be well advised to seek the advice of an insurance salesperson.

A) True
B) False

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Trends in the number of workers contributing to the Social Security system and the number of workers drawing benefits from the system suggest that future generations will


A) have more frequent cost-of-living adjustments.
B) see significant improvements in the level of benefits.
C) face a later retirement age in order to qualify for full Social Security benefits.
D) not be allowed to invest in private pension plans.

E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

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Many insurance providers offer ________ policies that give a discount to families who buy several types of insurance coverage from them.


A) umbrella
B) universal
C) multi-use
D) rider-enhanced

E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

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Luke wants to get better control of his personal finances. He should begin by setting up a personal balance sheet and a personal income statement.

A) True
B) False

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Accumulating money through savings allows you to participate in the growth of a capitalist society.

A) True
B) False

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Before getting married, a couple should discuss and agree upon a financial strategy.

A) True
B) False

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A Roth IRA allows workers who qualify to get an up-front deduction for any money they invest in the plan.

A) True
B) False

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Purchasing ________ insurance is a relatively low cost way of protecting yourself from lost income due to an accident or prolonged illness.


A) flexible term
B) health
C) contingent annuity
D) disability

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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Regardless of potential changes, you can count on Social Security to provide you with a comfortable retirement.

A) True
B) False

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As their situation began to improve, the financial adviser began discussing investment strategies with Penny and Ira. He suggested that they might want to invest in the stock market. He surprised them by saying that they should try to buy stocks during a major downturn in the market-just when most people were trying to sell. This statement suggests that the financial advisor agreed with the


A) ontrarian approach to investing.
B) concept of "buying short."
C) use of leverage in the stock market.
D) random walk theory of investment strategy.

E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

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Many employers offer health insurance coverage for their full-time employees.

A) True
B) False

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The benefit of opening an IRA while you're young is the compounding of the money invested tax-free over your working lifetime.

A) True
B) False

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