Which of these is an example of conspicuous consumption: Buying an $60,000 car when a $20,000 car would meet your needs. Rebates and warranties are examples of _____________________, which are designed to encourage you to make a purchase: sales incentives. The _________________ can be used to check on a business and make sure they are reputable: Better Business Bureau. Companies try to get consumers to spend money on their products by promoting a particular good or service to consumers. This is called ____________________: advertising.. All of the following are examples of anticipated expenses except _____________________: medical bills.. Unanticipated income are payments received that are not foreseen or may happen at irregular intervals. These can include bonuses and gifts: Truie. Unanticipated expenses could result from ___________ —such as a sick pet, a broken tooth, a flat tire, or a ruined pair of shoes—which cannot be ignored: emergencies. The largest fixed expense for a homeowner would be the _______________: Mortgage paymnet. If renting, you may have to pay all of these EXCEPT _______________: appliance repairs.. Which of these is required to get a mortgage? : Homeowners' insurance. A friend falls at your house and has medical bills from the fall. Their expenses are covered by your _______________ insurance policy: Homeowners'. A plan made in advance regarding the expenditure of money based on available income is called _______________: budget. If you find yourself spending too much money each month, adjust your budget lines and take some money out of the nonessential categories—like rent and food: False