Which one of these items are a need?
A. New clothes
B. brand new M5 Wagon
C. A Mansion
D. Food
D. Food
What is the primary advantage of starting to invest for retirement in your 20s rather than your 40s?
A) You take less risk.
B) You have more time for your money to compound.
C) Investment fees are cheaper when you are younger.
D) You can only invest in stocks when you are young.
B) You have more time for your money to compound.
Which of the following is the most effective way to balance a desired lifestyle with long-term financial security?
A. Spending all income on immediate wants to maximize happiness.
B. Choosing a career based only on high income, regardless of personal satisfaction.
C. Creating a budget that balances savings, investments, and expenses.
D. Avoiding all debt, even if it prevents buying a home or car
C. Creating a budget that balances savings, investments, and expenses.
What is the primary purpose of creating a personal budget?
A. To avoid paying taxes
B. To track your spending habits and manage cash flow
C. To increase your total debt
D. To guarantee you become a millionaire in one year
B. To track your spending habits and manage cash flow
The U.S. government regulates the economy to prevent monopolies, which ensures:
A. Fewer products are available.
B. Increased competition
C. Higher prices for consumers.
D. Less choice in the market.
B. Increased competition
In personal finance, a need is defined as something you must have to survive or live healthily and safely. Which item below is a basic need?
Which of the following is a common retirement savings plan offered by many employers that often includes a "company match"?
Which of the following is an example of an opportunity cost when choosing to work extra overtime hours?
Which of the following has the biggest impact on your credit score?
A. The number of credit cards you own
B. Your income level
C. Your payment history (paying bills on time)
D. The age of your car
Your payment history (paying bills on time)
When the government collects taxes from individuals and businesses, what does it use this money for?