Saving to Meet Long-Term Objectives-Such as Retirement, College Attendance, or to Purchase

question 57

Multiple Choice

Saving to meet long-term objectives-such as retirement, college attendance, or to purchase a home,-is called ________ saving.

• A)public
• B)bequest
• C)precautionary
• D)life-cycle

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Definitions:

Trade-In Allowance

The amount credited to the buyer by a seller for the value of a traded item, reducing the cost of the new purchase.

Recorded

The action of documenting financial transactions in accounting records, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial information.

Asset Improvements

Expenditures made to enhance the usefulness, performance, or lifespan of an asset without acquiring a new one.

Ordinary Maintenance

Routine upkeep and repairs necessary to keep equipment, buildings, and other assets in working order, distinct from major renovations or upgrades.