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1.
Financial advisors can help you consolidate your debts.
True. Debt-reduction is an important first step in managing your finances.
2.
Which of the following is not a long-term growth investment?
Certificate of deposit. A certificate of deposit is not a long-term growth investment. It is an income investment.
3.
Time horizon is the amount of time you have to achieve your investment goal.
True. It can be short-term or, in the case of retirement planning, decades long.
4.
One component of investing wisely is to set specific goals.
True. Setting goals allows you to direct your investing carefully.
5.
A utility stock would be unsuitable for an investor seeking current income.
False. Income stocks include preferred stock, utility stock, and large-cap, blue chip stocks. These stocks regularly pay income dividends.
6.
Investment advisors suggest increasing the number of fixed-income securities in your portfolio as you age because _______.
Advanced age makes it difficult to regain losses from more volatile investments such as stocks. Having fixed-income securities in your portfolio can reduce this problem.