Explain Finances in Marriage and the Family Flashcards

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Financial issues are complicated by
Power struggles
Why do financial problems start for some families?
All of these are reasons
Generally speaking, it is wiser to buy a home than to rent, because each mortgage payment gradually increases one's ____ in the home.
Equity
In order for a couple to avoid financial pitfalls, they must have
Trust and solidarity
Financial issues are the most common stressor for families
All of the above
Compound interest means
That a person who saves a few hundred dollars a month over 30 to 40 years can become a millionaire
For most people it is best to buy which kind of life insurance?
Term life
You begin at age 21 saving $100 each month in a good mutual fund earning about 10% per year. At age 67, your retirement fund will be worth approximately
$1,150,000
According to a USA Today report, what percent of Americans do not systematically prepare for retirement by investing?
56%
Which statement is true about a collective worldview?
People with this view tend to place a high priority on helping family and friends
What does living in poverty mean?
Not having adequate food or a decent place to sleep
FICO scores are increased by
A and b but not c
Approximately how much more does the average college graduate make over his/her working life than the average high school graduate?
$1.1 million
Historically, which of the following investments has had the highest rate of return?
Stocks
Which of the following is seldom a cause for personal debt?
Comparative spending