Question 1

College graduates should be prepared to make many financial decisions during their first decade after graduation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

According to your text,which of the following is true regarding employment in today's world?

Accepted Answer

A) Your history with the company is all that matters. 
B) Working at a company for many years ensures that you will keep your job. 
C) Reinventing and upgrading your skills is a necessity in today's business world. 
D) None of the above. 
A) Your history with the company is all that matters. 
B) Working at a company for many years ensures that you will keep your job. 
C) Reinventing and upgrading your skills is a necessity in today's business world. 
D) None of the above. C

Question 3

Molly just received a $5,000 inheritance.She wants to open an IRA for retirement,40 years from today.If she can earn 11% per year in her IRA,how much will she be able to take out annually for 20 years in retirement?

Accepted Answer

A) $16,250 
B) $40,812 
C) $24,182 
D) $35,041 
A) $16,250 
B) $40,812 
C) $24,182 
D) $35,041 B

Question 4

Why are stocks risky,but not as risky as not investing in them?

Accepted Answer

Stocks are risky due to the ups and down

Question 5

What does the phrase "living below your means" really mean and how is it related to wealth building?

Accepted Answer

Living below your means is simply saving

Question 6

Your potential income sources should be evaluated prior to having children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Your spouse's credit score may have a positive or negative impact on your ability to acquire a mortgage together.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is a reason that your textbook suggests as to why a newly married couple would want to establish separate checking accounts?

Accepted Answer

A) It makes record keeping much easier. 
B) It is preferable if the couple has incompatible money management styles. 
C) One always gets a better deal from the bank on two accounts versus one account. 
D) All of the above 
E) None of the above 
A) It makes record keeping much easier. 
B) It is preferable if the couple has incompatible money management styles. 
C) One always gets a better deal from the bank on two accounts versus one account. 
D) All of the above 
E) None of the above

Question 9

Procrastination is the enemy of the power of compounding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Buying a home is one of the smartest investments you can make.What are the proper steps necessary to make sure you do it right?

Accepted Answer

Part of financial planning is looking in

Question 11

Understanding key personal finance topics can prevent you from being a victim to fraud and self-interested behaviors of sales people and financial advisors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

How should a family plan for having children from a personal financial perspective?

Accepted Answer

By being proactive,a family can plan for

Question 13

Why is it more difficult for women to plan for their retirement than it is for men?

Accepted Answer

A) On average,men die younger than women. 
B) Women generally earn less income and pay less into Social Security than men do. 
C) Women rely on defined-benefit plans more than men do. 
D) All of the above are correct. 
E) Only A and B are correct. 
A) On average,men die younger than women. 
B) Women generally earn less income and pay less into Social Security than men do. 
C) Women rely on defined-benefit plans more than men do. 
D) All of the above are correct. 
E) Only A and B are correct.

Question 14

Insurance planning becomes much more important when a person gets married.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

It is a good idea to pay all your bills first and then determine how much to save with what is left over.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Discuss why it is important to keep a clean credit record.

Accepted Answer

1.It provides a source of funds that mig

Question 17

Given the current divorce rate in the country if one spouse has good credit established,then it is equally important for the other spouse to establish credit in his or her own name.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Living below your means deals with buying what you need versus buying what you want.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When you get married it is a good time to evaluate your and your spouse's financial goals and come up with a set of joint financial goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The earlier you start saving for your retirement,the easier it will be to reach your financial goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

College graduates should be prepared to make many financial decisions during their first decade after graduation.

According to your text,which of the following is true regarding employment in today's world?

Molly just received a $5,000 inheritance.She wants to open an IRA for retirement,40 years from today.If she can earn 11% per year in her IRA,how much will she be able to take out annually for 20 years in retirement?

Why are stocks risky,but not as risky as not investing in them?

What does the phrase "living below your means" really mean and how is it related to wealth building?

Your potential income sources should be evaluated prior to having children.

Your spouse's credit score may have a positive or negative impact on your ability to acquire a mortgage together.

What is a reason that your textbook suggests as to why a newly married couple would want to establish separate checking accounts?

Procrastination is the enemy of the power of compounding.

Buying a home is one of the smartest investments you can make.What are the proper steps necessary to make sure you do it right?

Understanding key personal finance topics can prevent you from being a victim to fraud and self-interested behaviors of sales people and financial advisors.

How should a family plan for having children from a personal financial perspective?

Why is it more difficult for women to plan for their retirement than it is for men?

Insurance planning becomes much more important when a person gets married.

It is a good idea to pay all your bills first and then determine how much to save with what is left over.

Discuss why it is important to keep a clean credit record.

Given the current divorce rate in the country if one spouse has good credit established,then it is equally important for the other spouse to establish credit in his or her own name.

Living below your means deals with buying what you need versus buying what you want.

When you get married it is a good time to evaluate your and your spouse's financial goals and come up with a set of joint financial goals.

The earlier you start saving for your retirement,the easier it will be to reach your financial goals.

The Financial Planning Process

Measuring Your Financial Health and Making a Plan

Understanding and Appreciating the Time Value of Money

Tax Planning and Strategies

Cash or Liquid Asset Management

Using Credit Cards: the Role of Open Credit

Student and Consumer Loans: the Role of Planned Borrowing

The Home and Automobile Decision

Life and Health Insurance

Property and Liability Insurance

Investment Basics

Investing in Stocks

Investing in Bonds and Other Alternatives

Mutual Funds: an Easy Way to Diversify

Retirement Planning

Estate Planning: Saving Your Heirs Money and Headaches

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Exam 17: Financial Life Eventsfitting the Pieces Together

College graduates should be prepared to make many financial decisions during their first decade after graduation.

According to your text,which of the following is true regarding employment in today's world?

Molly just received a $5,000 inheritance.She wants to open an IRA for retirement,40 years from today.If she can earn 11% per year in her IRA,how much will she be able to take out annually for 20 years in retirement?

Why are stocks risky,but not as risky as not investing in them?

What does the phrase "living below your means" really mean and how is it related to wealth building?

Your potential income sources should be evaluated prior to having children.

Your spouse's credit score may have a positive or negative impact on your ability to acquire a mortgage together.

What is a reason that your textbook suggests as to why a newly married couple would want to establish separate checking accounts?

Procrastination is the enemy of the power of compounding.

Buying a home is one of the smartest investments you can make.What are the proper steps necessary to make sure you do it right?

Understanding key personal finance topics can prevent you from being a victim to fraud and self-interested behaviors of sales people and financial advisors.

How should a family plan for having children from a personal financial perspective?

Why is it more difficult for women to plan for their retirement than it is for men?

Insurance planning becomes much more important when a person gets married.

It is a good idea to pay all your bills first and then determine how much to save with what is left over.

Discuss why it is important to keep a clean credit record.

Given the current divorce rate in the country if one spouse has good credit established,then it is equally important for the other spouse to establish credit in his or her own name.

Living below your means deals with buying what you need versus buying what you want.

When you get married it is a good time to evaluate your and your spouse's financial goals and come up with a set of joint financial goals.

The earlier you start saving for your retirement,the easier it will be to reach your financial goals.

The Financial Planning Process

Measuring Your Financial Health and Making a Plan

Understanding and Appreciating the Time Value of Money

Tax Planning and Strategies

Cash or Liquid Asset Management

Using Credit Cards: the Role of Open Credit

Student and Consumer Loans: the Role of Planned Borrowing

The Home and Automobile Decision

Life and Health Insurance

Property and Liability Insurance

Investment Basics

Investing in Stocks

Investing in Bonds and Other Alternatives

Mutual Funds: an Easy Way to Diversify

Retirement Planning

Estate Planning: Saving Your Heirs Money and Headaches

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