Free AFC Retirement & Investment Planning Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the purpose of a 401(k) plan?

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To fund a retirement account

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To save for a child's education

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To pay off debts

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To invest in real estate

Question 2

What is the benefit of contributing to a Roth IRA?

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Tax-free withdrawals in retirement

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Immediate tax benefits

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Contributions are tax-deductible

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Higher contribution limits

Question 3

What is the difference between a traditional IRA and a Roth IRA?

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Traditional IRA contributions are tax-deductible

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A traditional IRA has tax-free withdrawals

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A Roth IRA has tax-deductible contributions

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Roth IRA withdrawals are taxed

Question 4

How does compound interest benefit retirement savings?

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By earning interest on both principal and interest

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By charging interest on withdrawals

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By earning interest only on the original contribution

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By avoiding taxes on earnings

Question 5

What is a target-date fund?

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A fund that adjusts risk based on retirement date

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A fund for high-risk investors

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A fund with no changes over time

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A fund invested in real estate

Question 6

What is the difference between stocks and bonds?

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Stocks represent ownership, bonds represent debt

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Stocks are safer than bonds

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Bonds pay higher dividends than stocks

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Bonds are riskier than stocks

Question 7

What is asset allocation?

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Spreading investments across different asset classes

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Investing in a single asset class

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Concentrating investments in high-risk assets

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Investing in only bonds

Question 8

Why is it important to start saving for retirement early?

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To earn more interest over time

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To avoid taxes on earnings

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To reduce debt

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To pay lower fees

Question 9

What is diversification in investing?

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Spreading investments across various assets

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Investing in a single stock

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Concentrating investments in high-risk assets

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Investing only in bonds