FiCEP Certification Study Guide Complete Mock Exam 2024/2025 100% Pass
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FiCEP Certification Study Guide
Complete Mock Exam 2024/2025 100%
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What is the primary goal of financial counseling?
- To sell financial products to clients
- To help clients improve their financial well-being
- To manage client investments
- To provide tax advisory services
A tax is ...
FiCEP Certification Study Guide
Complete Mock Exam 2024/2025 100%
Pass
What is the primary goal of financial counseling?
- To sell financial products to clients
- To help clients improve their financial well-being
- To manage client investments
- To provide tax advisory services
A tax is defined as a contribution that supports the _____ of a government.
operating costs
Which of the following is a key step in creating a financial action plan?
- Only focusing on long-term goals
- Setting realistic short-term and long-term goals
- Avoiding budgeting to maintain flexibility
- Prioritizing investments over debt repayment
Under the _____, all belongings are classified as either separate property owned by one spouse
or community property acquired during the marriage and held equally by both spouses;
community property is generally divided equally.
community property system
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,What should a financial counselor do during the first session with a client?
- Provide investment recommendations
- Establish trust and gather financial information
- Give a credit score evaluation
- Sell insurance products
Which document helps clients assess their income versus expenses?
- Investment portfolio
- Budget
- Credit report
- Loan amortization schedule
What does a client’s net worth represent?
- Income minus liabilities
- Assets divided by income
- Assets minus liabilities
- Total income over a lifetime
How should a financial counselor handle a client who is overwhelmed by debt?
- Recommend immediate bankruptcy
- Develop a manageable debt repayment plan
- Suggest ignoring creditors
- Advise selling all assets
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,Which of the following is a type of secured debt?
- Credit card debt
- Mortgage
- Personal loan
- Medical bill
What is the benefit of having an emergency savings fund?
- Provides financial security in unforeseen circumstances
- Increases credit score
- Reduces tax liability
- Maximizes investment returns
Why is it important for financial counselors to understand a client’s credit report?
- To assess creditworthiness and identify areas for improvement
- To offer specific investment strategies
- To calculate a client’s net worth
- To negotiate insurance premiums
What is the recommended percentage of income to allocate for housing costs?
- 50%
- 10%
- 30%
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, - 5%
What should a financial counselor advise a client who has multiple loans with varying interest
rates?
- Pay off the smallest loan first
- Focus on paying off high-interest loans first
- Refinance all loans at once
- Use savings to pay off all loans
Which of the following can negatively impact a client's credit score?
- Missed payments
- Opening a new savings account
- Paying off a loan early
- Increasing income
What is the best way for a client to avoid identity theft?
- Change passwords yearly
- Monitor credit reports and use strong passwords
- Only use cash for purchases
- Share personal information selectively
How can financial counselors help clients who are facing foreclosure?
- Suggest selling other assets
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