Personal Finance Chapters 6 and 7 Flashcards

1
Q

a fixed operating cost for a vehicle

A

insurance

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2
Q

when Joe researched the brands and prices of refrigerators, he was

A

comparison shopping

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3
Q

George has never bought a new car before.
Which of the following techniques should he use to get the best deal?

A

research the dealer cost and begin negotiations from that point

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4
Q

a variable cost for a vehicle is

A

maintenance and repairs

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5
Q

What does MSRP stand for?

A

Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price

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6
Q

written guarantee from a manufacturer specifying conditions under which the product can be returned, replaced, or repaired

A

warranty

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7
Q

what is an advantage of a car lease?

A

monthly lease payments are usually lower than monthly financing paynments

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8
Q

a legal document that includes information about the due date of monthly rent is called…

A

a lease

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9
Q

what should a home buyer consider when evaluating a house?

A

zoning laws, school system, locations of businesses and future construction

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10
Q

True or Fase. A VA loan is meant for those who have a poor credit score?

A

False

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11
Q

A real estate agent can do most things except for…

A

home appraisal

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12
Q

what document transfers ownership of property from one party to another?

A

deed

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13
Q

when someone buys a house, the mortgage company will usually conduct an…

A

appraisal

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14
Q

what do you need to have before purchasing a house?

A

a down payment

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15
Q

True or False. A contingency clause is a provision requiring a specific event or action to occur for the contact to be valid?

A

True

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16
Q

a security deposit is usually

A

one month’s rent

17
Q

types of houses

A

single-family dwelling, multi-unit dwelling, condo

18
Q

True or False. A condominium is a type of building

A

False

19
Q

Private Mortgage insurance is required when homebuyer makes a down payment of less than this percentage of a home’s price

A

20%

20
Q

a disadvantage of renting

A

tenants cannot take tax deductions for mortgage interest and property taxes