1.

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The performance of a segment of a market or even an entire market may be tracked by a(n)_____.

index

exchange

roster

ledger

3.

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_____student loans do not have to be repaid until after a studentfinishes attending college.

Commercial

Federal

Consumer

Mortgage

6.

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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is the best way to pursue _______aid for college expenses.

state

private

individual school

federal

7.

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A_____is a charge for financial advice or a transaction.

commission

deduction

stipend

surcharge

8.

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Making payments on time will boost one's ____ score.

insurance

legal

credit

stock

13.

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Smart investors use_____to spread their money amongmultiple investments.

consolidation

diversification

speculation

risk

14.

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This type of loan charges the same rate and payments for the life of the loan.

VA

standard fixed-rate

FHA

flexible-rate

16.

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The ____ Industrial Average is an index tracking 30 of the most influential Americancompanies.

Standard & Poor's

Barclay's

Investor's Daily

Dow Jones

17.

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This type of account allows an individual who earns income to make tax-deferredinvestments for retirement.

mutual funds

term life insurance

individual retirement account

exchange traded fund

18.

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______ typically increase in value over time due to employee labor, new trade opportunities, new ideas,and technological advancements.

Mortgages

Stocks

Insurance

Brokerages

19.

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A(n) ______ loan is one in which the property purchased secures the loan.

mortgage

credit card

education

consumer

20.

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If a homeowner can no longer pay the home loan, the lender will likely _____on the property.

seek rent

refinance

foreclose

refund