Over the Long Term, a Portfolio Consisting of an S&P

question 107

Multiple Choice

Over the long term, a portfolio consisting of an S&P 500 index and an EAFE index will generally produce ________ returns and have ________ risk than a portfolio comprised solely of the S&P 500 index.

• A) higher; more
• B) higher; less
• C) lower; more
• D) lower; less

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FICA Tax

A U.S. federal payroll (or employment) tax imposed on both employees and employers to fund Social Security and Medicare—federal programs that provide benefits for retirees, disabled people, and children of deceased workers.

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FICA Tax

A United States federal payroll tax that funds Social Security and Medicare, deducted from employees’ paychecks and matched by employers.