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How to estimate your retirement income - Test
Contributed by: Roe
  • 1. What is the first step in estimating your retirement income?
A) Determine your desired retirement lifestyle.
B) Calculate your Social Security benefits.
C) Liquidate all assets.
D) Estimate your investment returns.
  • 2. Which of the following is NOT a common source of retirement income?
A) Social Security.
B) Pensions.
C) Lottery winnings.
D) Investments.
  • 3. How does inflation affect retirement income planning?
A) It reduces the purchasing power of savings.
B) It is irrelevant to retirement planning.
C) It only affects luxury goods.
D) It increases the value of fixed-income investments.
  • 4. What is a safe withdrawal rate often cited by financial advisors?
A) 4%
B) 15%
C) 10%
D) 2%
  • 5. What is Social Security's full retirement age for those born in 1960 or later?
A) 67
B) 68
C) 66
D) 65
  • 6. When is the best time to start saving for retirement?
A) 10 years before retirement.
B) When you have no other debts.
C) As early as possible.
D) 5 years before retirement.
  • 7. What is a Roth IRA?
A) An individual retirement account that allows for tax-free withdrawals in retirement.
B) A retirement account that requires you to pay taxes both when contributing and withdrawing.
C) A retirement account that guarantees a fixed rate of return.
D) A retirement account only for government employees.
  • 8. What is a 401(k)?
A) A retirement savings plan offered by employers.
B) A fixed annuity.
C) A type of bond.
D) A government-sponsored healthcare program.
  • 9. What is diversification?
A) Investing all your money in a single stock.
B) Focusing solely on high-growth stocks.
C) Spreading investments across different asset classes.
D) Avoiding all risk in your portfolio.
  • 10. How can healthcare costs impact your retirement income?
A) They are negligible in retirement.
B) They are usually fully covered by Medicare.
C) They can significantly reduce available funds.
D) They only affect people with pre-existing conditions.
  • 11. What is the 'sequence of returns risk'?
A) The risk of experiencing poor investment returns early in retirement.
B) The risk of your retirement savings running out before you die.
C) The risk of not saving enough for retirement.
D) The risk of being forced to work longer than planned.
  • 12. Which type of investment generally has the highest potential for growth?
A) Stocks.
B) Certificates of Deposit (CDs).
C) Bonds.
D) Savings accounts.
  • 13. What is a pension?
A) A government program that provides income to low-income individuals.
B) A type of insurance policy.
C) A retirement plan sponsored by an employer that provides a guaranteed income stream.
D) A lump-sum payment made at retirement.
  • 14. How does delaying Social Security affect your benefits?
A) It only affects spousal benefits.
B) It decreases your monthly benefit amount.
C) It has no effect on your benefits.
D) It increases your monthly benefit amount.
  • 15. What is an annuity?
A) A contract with an insurance company that provides a guaranteed income stream.
B) A certificate of deposit.
C) A government bond.
D) A type of stock.
  • 16. Which of the following is NOT a key factor in estimating retirement needs?
A) The current price of gasoline.
B) Desired lifestyle.
C) Life expectancy.
D) Inflation rate.
  • 17. What is a tax-advantaged retirement account?
A) A high-risk investment account.
B) A savings account with a guaranteed high interest rate.
C) An account that is exempt from all taxes.
D) An account that offers tax benefits, such as tax-deferred growth or tax-free withdrawals.
  • 18. What is the purpose of asset allocation?
A) To balance risk and return in your portfolio.
B) To generate passive income.
C) To avoid paying taxes on investments.
D) To guarantee a specific rate of return.
  • 19. What is the difference between a Traditional IRA and a Roth IRA?
A) Roth IRAs have higher contribution limits.
B) There is no difference between them.
C) Traditional IRAs are only for self-employed individuals.
D) Traditional IRA contributions are tax-deductible, while Roth IRA withdrawals are tax-free.
  • 20. How can working part-time in retirement affect your income?
A) It can supplement your retirement savings.
B) It only affects individuals with very high incomes.
C) It has no impact on your overall financial situation.
D) It always negatively impacts your Social Security benefits.
  • 21. What is generally considered a conservative investment?
A) Real estate.
B) Cryptocurrency.
C) Bonds.
D) Stocks.
  • 22. What is estate planning?
A) Planning for your healthcare needs during retirement.
B) Planning your retirement vacation.
C) Planning for the distribution of your assets after your death.
D) Planning for your income taxes during retirement.
  • 23. How can downsizing your home impact your retirement?
A) It can free up equity for retirement savings.
B) It always results in a significant financial loss.
C) It has no impact on your retirement finances.
D) It only affects your property taxes.
  • 24. What does 'cost of living' refer to?
A) The expenses required to maintain a certain standard of living.
B) The amount of money needed to purchase a house.
C) The average salary in a particular region.
D) The total value of all assets owned by an individual.
  • 25. What is Medicare?
A) A life insurance policy.
B) A federal health insurance program for people 65 or older.
C) A retirement savings plan.
D) A social security program.
  • 26. What is long-term care insurance?
A) Insurance that covers home repairs.
B) Insurance that helps cover the costs of long-term care services.
C) Life insurance for children.
D) Health insurance for emergencies only.
  • 27. What is the rule of 72?
A) A rule for calculating Social Security benefits.
B) A rule for determining the optimal asset allocation.
C) A way to estimate how long it takes for an investment to double.
D) A rule for estimating inflation.
  • 28. Why is it important to review your retirement plan regularly?
A) Once it's created, it never needs to be changed.
B) Only if the stock market crashes.
C) Only if you change jobs.
D) To adjust for changes in your circumstances and the market.
  • 29. What is a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)?
A) The amount you must withdraw annually from certain retirement accounts after age 73 (subject to change).
B) A tax penalty for withdrawing money early from a retirement account.
C) The maximum amount you can contribute to a retirement account.
D) The minimum amount you should save for retirement each year.
  • 30. What is a brokerage account?
A) A checking account.
B) A retirement account with special tax advantages.
C) A savings account.
D) An account held at a financial institution where you can buy and sell investments.
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