Which of the Following Intermediate Goals Is Stated Most Clearly

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following intermediate goals is stated most clearly?

• A)Buy a car for less than $17,000 within 6 months
• B)Retire in 10 years at age 65 with $2,000,000 in my 401(k)account
• C)Purchase a house with a mortgage no greater than $150,000 within 3 years
• D)Set up an emergency fund
• E)Invest $50 per month for the next 18 years for my nephew's college fund

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