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1.
Long time horizons generally enable us to assume _______ short-term ones.
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More risk than. Time reduces risk.
2.
Inflation risk, which is the risk that rising prices will erode your money's purchasing power, is a challenge for retired people because _______.
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They usually live on a fixed income. Fixed incomes don't change, so when prices rise, that affects the purchasing power of retired people's money.
3.
Many retirement plans are tax-deferred. What does tax-deferred mean?
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The earnings that build up in them are not taxed until you start making withdrawals. This enables your retirement plan to grow more every year.
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When calculating your future retirement income needs, you must consider inflation.
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True. After you have adjusted for inflation, you will have a true picture of the amount of income available for living purposes.
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Social Security benefits are based on financial need.
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False. Anyone who pays Social Security taxes can collect Social Security benefits if they have enough credits.