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What is the purpose of pension contributions being tax efficient in many countries?
What is the purpose of pension contributions being tax efficient in many countries?
- To provide tax benefits to the government
- To discourage people from saving for retirement
- To reduce the amount of income tax paid by individuals (correct)
- To increase the taxable income of individuals
Why does the text highlight a serious funding issue for governments regarding state pensions in many countries?
Why does the text highlight a serious funding issue for governments regarding state pensions in many countries?
- Because people are retiring at a younger age
- Because state pensions are not taxable
- Due to the increasing life expectancy and longer retirements (correct)
- Due to the lack of government income to support state pensions
What is the forecasted dependency ratio in the UK by 2050 according to the text?
What is the forecasted dependency ratio in the UK by 2050 according to the text?
- 1:1
- 2:1 (correct)
- 4:1
- 3:1
Why is the current provision of state pensions a problem for many governments as mentioned in the text?
Why is the current provision of state pensions a problem for many governments as mentioned in the text?
How do pension contributions affect an individual's taxable income?
How do pension contributions affect an individual's taxable income?
What is the main difference between secured and unsecured loans?
What is the main difference between secured and unsecured loans?
In the given context, how does a lender enforce repayment for an unsecured loan?
In the given context, how does a lender enforce repayment for an unsecured loan?
Why are interest rates usually lower on mortgages compared to other forms of borrowing?
Why are interest rates usually lower on mortgages compared to other forms of borrowing?
What happens if a borrower defaults on a mortgage compared to an unsecured loan?
What happens if a borrower defaults on a mortgage compared to an unsecured loan?
What role does creditworthiness play in obtaining an unsecured loan?
What role does creditworthiness play in obtaining an unsecured loan?
What is the formula to calculate the Effective Annual Rate (EAR) based on the described shortcut method?
What is the formula to calculate the Effective Annual Rate (EAR) based on the described shortcut method?
In the context of borrowing costs, what does APR stand for?
In the context of borrowing costs, what does APR stand for?
How can APR aid borrowers in comparing different credit and loan offers?
How can APR aid borrowers in comparing different credit and loan offers?
What does the regulator in the UK associate with the term APR as per the text?
What does the regulator in the UK associate with the term APR as per the text?
Why is it essential for lenders to disclose the APR to customers before agreements are signed?
Why is it essential for lenders to disclose the APR to customers before agreements are signed?
What is the EAR calculated based on the shortcut method described in the text?
What is the EAR calculated based on the shortcut method described in the text?
How is the Effective Annual Rate (EAR) affected if the quoted rate is doubled before applying the shortcut method?
How is the Effective Annual Rate (EAR) affected if the quoted rate is doubled before applying the shortcut method?
If a deposit pays interest quarterly, what frequency would be used in the calculation of the EAR?
If a deposit pays interest quarterly, what frequency would be used in the calculation of the EAR?
In the UK, what does the regulator define APR as according to the text?
In the UK, what does the regulator define APR as according to the text?
What is the main purpose of lenders quoting the EAR to borrowers before agreements are signed according to the text?
What is the main purpose of lenders quoting the EAR to borrowers before agreements are signed according to the text?
In a variable rate mortgage, how does the borrower's interest rate behave?
In a variable rate mortgage, how does the borrower's interest rate behave?
What is a common requirement for fixed rate borrowers once the fixed rate deal ends?
What is a common requirement for fixed rate borrowers once the fixed rate deal ends?
What protection do capped rate mortgages offer to borrowers?
What protection do capped rate mortgages offer to borrowers?
What happens if interest rates increase in a variable rate mortgage?
What happens if interest rates increase in a variable rate mortgage?
Why might a borrower be hesitant to cancel a fixed rate loan even if market rates fall?
Why might a borrower be hesitant to cancel a fixed rate loan even if market rates fall?
What term is commonly used to refer to a mortgage that tracks the central bank's base rate?
What term is commonly used to refer to a mortgage that tracks the central bank's base rate?
What is calculated by lenders to recover losses when a fixed rate loan is canceled early?
What is calculated by lenders to recover losses when a fixed rate loan is canceled early?
What is the main benefit of a fixed-rate mortgage during periods of rising interest rates?
What is the main benefit of a fixed-rate mortgage during periods of rising interest rates?
What happens if a borrower fails to pay their mortgage on time under a variable rate agreement?
What happens if a borrower fails to pay their mortgage on time under a variable rate agreement?
Which type of mortgage would be most suitable for someone seeking stable payments over an initial period?
Which type of mortgage would be most suitable for someone seeking stable payments over an initial period?
What is one main reason whole-of-life policies are typically taken out?
What is one main reason whole-of-life policies are typically taken out?
In a unit-linked policy, how is the return determined?
In a unit-linked policy, how is the return determined?
What is the primary purpose of whole-of-life policies mentioned in the text?
What is the primary purpose of whole-of-life policies mentioned in the text?
Which type of whole-of-life policy offers a guaranteed sum along with any profits made during the policy period?
Which type of whole-of-life policy offers a guaranteed sum along with any profits made during the policy period?
What sets unit-linked policies apart from other types of whole-of-life policies?
What sets unit-linked policies apart from other types of whole-of-life policies?
What is one of the primary purposes of term assurance policies?
What is one of the primary purposes of term assurance policies?
When a person selects the amount to be paid out in a term assurance policy, what happens if they die during the cover period?
When a person selects the amount to be paid out in a term assurance policy, what happens if they die during the cover period?
In term assurance, when is the lump sum payout made if an individual is diagnosed with a terminal illness?
In term assurance, when is the lump sum payout made if an individual is diagnosed with a terminal illness?
What is one reason term assurance policies are valuable for surviving partners?
What is one reason term assurance policies are valuable for surviving partners?
How does term assurance differ from whole-of-life policies in terms of duration?
How does term assurance differ from whole-of-life policies in terms of duration?
