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In which situation would a certificate of deposit (CD) be the best banking choice?

A
Samuel is setting money aside but still needs emergency access to it.
B
Hafsa wants a guaranteed return, and won’t need the money for several years.
C
Darren is looking for an investment that has a very high interest rate.
D
Raj is looking for an investment with a fast return so he can reinvest.
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Which of these is the best reason for Nina to monitor her bank account statements online or on her cell phone app?

A
to know when her bills are due
B
to determine the exact date she can retire
C
to ensure she's paying her fair share in taxes
D
to know how much money she has for budgeting
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Glenn and Maggie own a regional chain of juice bars and are looking to expand in the coming year. They already have fifty shops, but they know they will need a loan to reach their goal of one hundred twenty five shops. Which type of banking institution is most suitable for Glenn and Maggie’s business?

A
a credit union
B
a savings and loan
C
a commercial bank
D
an investment bank
4

What is a major difference between retail banks and credit unions?

A
Retail banks only serve businesses, while credit unions only serve individuals.
B
Retail banks operate in order to earn profit, while credit unions are nonprofit.
C
Retail banks only have small local branches, while credit unions are nationwide.
D
Retail banks manage a person’s money, while credit unions focus on providing loans.
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Look at the table below showing an example of a checkbook ledger.

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A
$624.50
B
$704.50
C
$755.50
D
$784.50
6

Look at the table below showing an example of a checkbook ledger.

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A
$761.25
B
$810.30
C
$814.75
D
$1,186.25
7

Sara is 16 years old and would like to open a bank account. What will she need in addition to her parent or guardian? Select four answers.

A
government-issued ID or birth certificate
B
high school diploma
C
money to start the account
D
social security number or immigration form
E
proof of address
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Which of these is a characteristic of certificates of deposit (CDs)?

A
They are always offered at variable rates.
B
They last for a set period of time.
C
They can be opened with any amount of money.
D
They allow access to the money at any time without penalty.
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What is the best reason for Jacinta to have a savings account in addition to a checking account?

A
A savings account accepts all direct deposits and processes all direct withdraws.
B
A savings account ensures she will never go into debt.
C
A savings account guards her money against inflation.
D
A savings account keeps her money safe and separate from her spending money.
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Which of these is an advantage of checking accounts?

A
Checking accounts prevent the customer from having overdraft fees.
B
Checking accounts allow convenient ways to deposit or withdraw funds.
C
Checking accounts are processed immediately so customer and bank records always match.
D
Checking accounts offer limited checks but offer higher rates of interest.

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