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OpenStudy (anonymous):

How can an identity thief obtain your personal information? By looking at your mail By going through your trash By stealing your wallet All of the above

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

which one do you think it is?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

all of the above

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

good, those are all ways to find some piece of ID to use.

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

so it's best to know and safeguard against it

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which is not an example of long term debt? credit card debt mortgage car loan student loan

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is it B?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

nope, that's usually 15 to 30 years

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

definitely long term

OpenStudy (anonymous):

car loan?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

think of something where it's usually paid off in full every month (or it's a good idea to do so)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

credit card debt

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

yes. If you only make the min payments, then it gets stretched out. But credit card debt can be quickly paid off compared to the others

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yey thank you

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which of the following is the best example of long term debt? credit card bills mortgage utility bill none of the above

OpenStudy (anonymous):

mortgage

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is a mortage a debt though?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

yep

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

yes it is

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

you have to pay it off or you lose your home

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh ok thank you

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which of the following is a poor financial habit? paying your bills in full each month putting money aside for emergencies using scholarships to pay for college none of the above

OpenStudy (anonymous):

none of the above

OpenStudy (anonymous):

obviously aha

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which of the following scenarios is typically an appreciating asset? car boat home all of the above

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

yeah all 3 are good habits

OpenStudy (anonymous):

home?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

yep the other 2 degrade in value because the more you use them, the more wear and tear you put on them

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

you could put them in storage, but even then they lose value

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you :))) one more please :)))

OpenStudy (anonymous):

debt Read Answer Items for Question 1 creditor Read Answer Items for Question 1 debtor Read Answer Items for Question 1 good debt Read Answer Items for Question 1 bad debt Read Answer Items for Question 1 online banking Read Answer Items for Question 1 identity theft Read Answer Items for Question 1 short term debt Read Answer Items for Question 1 long term debt Read Answer Items for Question 1 Answer A. debt that is paid back in full within one year B. debt that is paid in full in a time period longer than one year C. using the internet to review and use your banking accounts D. debt created from things you have already consumed E. your personal information is stolen and used fraudulently F. person who borrowed money G. debt that will help your wealth H. money owed I. person who lends money to a debtor

OpenStudy (anonymous):

this ones matching

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

ok show me what you have

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok one sec

OpenStudy (anonymous):

its hard to write out

OpenStudy (anonymous):

debt=money owed?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

yes, what else?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

creditor=person who lends money to a debtor

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

good

OpenStudy (anonymous):

debtor=person who borrowed money

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

correct

OpenStudy (anonymous):

good debt=debt that will help your wealth?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i think

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

yes, so something like buying a home or investing in a business

OpenStudy (anonymous):

bad debt=debt created from things you have already consumed

OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is an advantage to online banking? It allows customers to view account balances. It allows customers to view recent transactions. It is convenient. All of the above.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

last one

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Explain the consequences of poor financial habits.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

wait wait this one is actually the last one aha

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

yeah a good example is buying groceries with a credit card. If you can pay off the CC debt in full, then great. However, the reason why people use their CC to buy groceries is because they don't have enough money. This eventually builds up the CC debt to make things go from bad to worse

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

that's all it says? it says "Explain the consequences of poor financial habits." ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

well think of a bad financial habit and tell me what comes to mind

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i got all of them right!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thank you soooo much :)))))))

OpenStudy (anonymous):

can you help with one more :P i dont know how i can repay you though for your help :(

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

sure I can do one more

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you :))))

OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the best definition of a fixed variable cost? expense that you must pay and is the same amount each month expense that you must pay each month but the amount can differ an expense that is optional, but the amount changes each month an expense that is optional, but the amount stays the same each month

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

any ideas? or no?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

b

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which of the following can be considered NOT preparing for a financial emergency? Living in a modest house. Trying to pay down credit card debt. Carrying high balances on credit cards Creating a budget.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

sorry i really dont like this class:(

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

variable cost means that it's something that you pay per unit (in this case monthly) the fact that it is fixed means it doesn't change

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

it's a strange mix of the two

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so is it b

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

which one?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the best definition of a fixed variable cost?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

oh, no that would be A because it's fixed

OpenStudy (anonymous):

last one i promise :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Choose the best example of controlling a fixed variable cost. setting a thermostat using a fireplace instead of an electric heater determining when “off-peak” hours at the electric company are and only doing your laundry during that time all of the above

OpenStudy (anonymous):

determining when “off-peak” hours at the electric company are and only doing your laundry during that time

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

all sound like good idea to lower the utility use and the bills for them

OpenStudy (anonymous):

only missed one :P

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you so much :))))

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

which one?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the best definition of a fixed variable cost?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

hmm, does it say what the answer to that is?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the one i had guessed

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

I see

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Esther is pregnant and preparing for the birth of her first baby. In college, she ran up a large credit card bill and is still trying to pay it off while still charging new items. What would you recommend she do as soon as possible? Stop using all credit cards at once Use credit cards to pay for all expenses associated with having a baby Keep her spending habits the same Use money she planned to spend on her medical bills to pay her credit card

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i think its a

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

yeah A is the most realistic and makes the most sense

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you so much for all your help:)))

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

np

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