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Much of what we think we need—or even just want—ends up collecting dust in storage. How much do Americans spend on self-storage each year? A. More than double the combined expenditures of all public libraries in the U.S. B. $10 billion C. About 5% of the value of all the gold in Fort Knox D. All of the above

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Among those targeted by fraudsters, who are more likely to lose money? A. B. C. D.

People 65 and older Inexperienced young investors People with very public social media profiles Gamers

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Why should you pay your credit card balance in full each month? A. B. C. D.

To earn credit card rewards To save on taxes To impress your friends To avoid paying interest

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What is choice overload? A. When you overspend as a result of too many tempting choices B. When you fail a multiple choice test C. When having too many options causes you to make a bad choice, or no choice at all D. When your smartphone crashes due to multitasking

EXPLORE MORE: Investigate the psychology behind our best and worst financial decisions. Watch Thinking Money: www.saveandinvest.org/thinking-money-documentary-full Explore cutting edge behavioral finance research: www.rand.org/labor/centers/befi.html Learn what buying jam reveals about saving for retirement: www.saveandinvest.org/saving-retirement-jam

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What’s a key benefit of attaining a four-year college degree? A. You’ll be able to cover the cost of raising triplets B. The 8:00 a.m. classes C. You will likely earn 62.5% more than those with only a high school diploma D. You won’t have to save for retirement, because you’ll receive a good pension

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Your credit score:

A. Tells lenders how likely you are to pay back the money you want to borrow B. Is the same thing as your credit report C. Is based, in part, on your grades in school D. Reflects your average annual income

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Imagining yourself in the future is challenging—whether it’s a few years or a few decades down the road. Preparing for that future is no less difficult. What percentage of U.S. adults have figured out their retirement savings needs? A. B. C. D.

Nearly all Between 65% and 85% Well under half—only 39% None, because Social Security covers all retirement needs

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The impact of compound interest can be dramatic. If you save $25 a week at 5.5% interest compounded monthly, how much will you have after 10 years? A. B. C. D.

$10,000 $17,000 $47,000 $30,000

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When budgeting, it’s important to distinguish between what we really need and what we would merely like to have. But our list of “needs” always appears to be changing. Consider the microwave oven. Between 1996 and 2006, the percentage of people viewing it as a necessity: A. B. C. D.

Fell sharply, because everybody started grilling outdoors More than doubled Declined as the number of TV cooking shows increased Increased by about 15%

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When the fraudster claims that “there are just a couple of ships left” to invest in, what red flag should the travelers see? A. B. C. D.

The Phantom Menace Scarcity Source credibility The flag of Switzerland

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Ella is certain she knows how to navigate through financial turbulence. She is exhibiting which financial bias? A. B. C. D.

Loss aversion Superman complex, or overconfidence Following the herd Wonder Woman complex

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Which of these expenses are not emergencies and belong in your regular budget? A. B. C. D. E.

Utilities, such as electricity, phone, and water bills Groceries Back-to-school supplies Entertainment All of the above

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A rainy day fund should be used only for emergencies. Which three of these events could be considered a financial emergency? A. B. C. D. E.

Replacing a worn-out roof after 25 years Job loss Routine auto maintenance Rebuilding after a weather disaster Unexpected healthcare expenses

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Seek Find Answer Key 1. Much of what we think we need—or even just want—ends up collecting dust in storage. How much do Americans spend on self-storage each year? A. More than double the combined expenditures of all public libraries in the U.S. B. $10 billion C. About 5% of the value of all the gold in Fort Knox D. All of the above 2. Among those targeted by fraudsters, who are more likely to lose money? A. People 65 and older B. Inexperienced young investors C. People with very public social media profiles D. Gamers

8. The impact of compound interest can be dramatic. If you save $25 a week at 5.5% interest compounded monthly, how much will you have after 10 years? A. $10,000 B. $17,000 C. $47,000 D. $30,000 9. When budgeting, it’s important to distinguish between what we really need and what we would merely like to have. But our list of “needs” always appears to be changing. Consider the microwave oven. Between 1996 and 2006, the percentage of people viewing it as a necessity: A. Fell sharply, because everybody started grilling outdoors B. More than doubled C. Declined as the number of TV cooking shows increased D. Increased by about 15%

3. A. B. C. D.

Why should you pay your credit card balance in full each month? To earn credit card rewards To save on taxes To impress your friends To avoid paying interest

4. A. B. C.

What is choice overload? When you overspend as a result of too many tempting choices When you fail a multiple choice test When having too many options causes you to make a bad choice, or no choice at all D. When your smartphone crashes due to multitasking 5. A. B. C.

What’s a key benefit of attaining a four-year college degree? You’ll be able to cover the cost of raising triplets The 8:00 a.m. classes You will likely earn 62.5% more than those with only a high school diploma D. You won’t have to save for retirement, because you’ll receive a good pension 6. Your credit score: A. Tells lenders how likely you are to pay back the money you want to borrow B. Is the same thing as your credit report C. Is based, in part, on your grades in school D. Reflects your average annual income 7. Imagining yourself in the future is challenging—whether it’s a few years or a few decades down the road. Preparing for that future is no less difficult. What percentage of U.S. adults have figured out their retirement savings needs? A. Nearly all B. Between 65% and 85% C. Well under half—only 39% D. None, because Social Security covers all retirement needs

10. When the fraudster claims that “there are just a couple of ships left” to invest in, what red flag should the travelers see? A. The Phantom Menace B. Scarcity C. Source credibility D. The flag of Switzerland 11. Ella is certain she knows how to navigate through financial turbulence. She is exhibiting which financial bias? A. Loss aversion B. Superman complex, or overconfidence C. Following the herd D. Wonder Woman complex 12. Which of these expenses are not emergencies and belong in your regular budget? A. Utilities, such as electricity, phone, and water bills B. Groceries C. Back-to-school supplies D. Entertainment E. All of the above 13. A rainy day fund should be used only for emergencies. Which three of these events could be considered a financial emergency? A. Replacing a worn-out roof after 25 years B. Job loss C. Routine auto maintenance D. Rebuilding after a weather disaster E. Unexpected healthcare expenses