Jeff Bloom Wants to Have a House Just Like the One

question 67

Multiple Choice

Jeff Bloom wants to have a house just like the one his parents had when he was a teenager.He finds the house he wants and gets an interest-only loan on it for the first five years.Which one of the following best explains Jeff's spending,which can lead to overindebtedness?

• A)Misunderstanding or lack of communication
• B)The use of money to punish
• C)The expectation of instant comfort
• D)Keeping up with the Joneses
• E)Overindulgence of children

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