Basics Beginner: Managing Your Debt

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1.
Which of the following types of loans would you expect to have the lowest interest?
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Short-term secured. Short-term and secured loans generally have lower rates than long-term or unsecured loans.
2.
If you are in debt, why is it important to first deal with the causes of the debt?
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It can prevent them from recurring. Though not guaranteed to, there is a good chance you can prevent future occurrences.
3.
You probably have too much debt if the percentage of your monthly loan payments (excluding your mortgage) to your monthly take-home pay exceeds _______.
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15%. Financial advisors agree that consumer debt in excess of 15–20% is probably too much debt and should be reduced.
4.
Your recurring monthly debt payments (such as credit cards) should be considered _______ in your budget.
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Ghosts of prior expenses. Although you may pay them every month, they are not current expenses. They are remnants of past expenses that you must pay off over time.
5.
If you file for bankruptcy, the bankruptcy will stay on your credit record for _______ years.
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10. After 10 years, it will disappear.
6.
You will usually have to pay additional costs for the privilege of consolidating your loans.
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True. Take these costs into account before you consolidate loans.
7.
Which type of goods usually become worth less over time?
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Consumer goods. Consumer goods are bought to be used up. Investment goods are bought to provide income or appreciation of value.
8.
When calculating payments for debts that use different interest rates, it is most effective to use the debt with the highest interest rate.
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True. This can help you pay off your total debt faster.