Personal Financial Management Midterm Exam True/False Questions
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What does bankruptcy help to do according to the text?

  • Affect your credit negatively
  • Increase your debts
  • Wipe out all your debts (correct)
  • Maintain your current debt status
  • According to the credit card law, can the issuer charge a fee for ATM cash withdrawals without your permission?

  • They can charge a fee only if you exceed a certain limit
  • Yes, they can charge a fee
  • They can charge a fee but only on weekends
  • No, they cannot charge a fee (correct)
  • What is the 'Grace Period' in a billing cycle?

  • A period to accumulate extra penalties
  • A period where late payments are accepted without penalty (correct)
  • A period with reduced interest rates
  • A period where no payments are due
  • Do retail charge cards usually have lower interest rates compared to credit cards?

    <p>No, they have higher interest rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Do merchants pay lower transaction fees for debit cards compared to credit cards?

    <p>Yes, they pay lower fees for debit cards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Are earned income and adjustable gross income considered the same for IRS purposes?

    <p>No, they are different and have separate definitions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of entity must file a separate tax return for the business?

    <p>Sole Proprietorship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an 'IPO' refer to?

    <p>When a company sells shares to the public for the first time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do dividends received by individual shareholders appear to be taxed twice?

    <p>Corporations pay tax before distributing dividends to shareholders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a credit card company increases your APR?

    <p>The company must re-evaluate the rate increase periodically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often is the Net Asset Value (NAV) of a mutual fund calculated and published?

    <p>Once a week</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concept behind the time value of money?

    <p>Receiving money in the future has more value than receiving it today</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the priority order for paying off debts according to the text?

    <p>Paying off credit card debt, student debt, then mortgage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the credit card law mentioned, where are payments in excess of the minimum first applied?

    <p>Highest rate of interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a general partner in a partnership?

    <p>Has unlimited liability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you have $100,000 of annual earned income, what would be your combined contribution to Social Security and Medicare?

    <p>$7,650</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can a vendor put a "hold" on your credit card account according to the text?

    <p>Only with your approval</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the pass-through tax deduction apply to?

    <p>All the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about the marriage tax penalty?

    <p>The marriage tax penalty still exists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered the best way to reduce risk in owning stocks?

    <p>Investing in a single stock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Do target date funds adjust your asset allocation as you get older?

    <p>No, target date funds remain static</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do successful stock investors tend to do?

    <p>Look back 2-3 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When itemized deductions are higher than the standard deduction, what should you do?

    <p>Claim the standard deduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most important factor in determining whether investors will pay more for a stock in the future?

    <p>Current stock price</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could cause a default on a bond?

    <p>Issuer's inability to repay the principal amount within one year after the maturity date</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is it true that the only interest paid on a credit card balance is the go-to-rate?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'wash sale' in relation to stock trading?

    <p>Selling a stock for a profit and buying it back within 30 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Do partners in a partnership have liability for federal income taxes even without cash distributions?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Do shareholders in a corporation have unlimited liability?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of income are included in earned income?

    <p>Interest, dividends, capital gains, tax refunds</p> Signup and view all the answers

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