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Banking: How to Manage Your Money Answers

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What does reconciling an account involve?

checking one's financial records against the bank’s

making sure a paycheck arrives on time

calculating the interest owed on a savings account

identifying instances of identity theft

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

$624.50

$704.50

$755.50

$784.50

Many checking accounts offer multiple ways of accessing money in addition to checks. Which of these can be used to access money in a checking account?

debit card

credit card

certificate of deposit

passbook

Alex has not been keeping his banking records up to date. On his latest bank statement, he found that he had been charged an overdraft fee for writing a bad check. In addition to his being charged a fee, which of these is another possible consequence of an overdraft?

The bank will close the merchant's account.

The merchant who received his check will be charged an overdraft fee.

The bank will cancel his debit card.

The merchant who received his check will expect repayment and a penalty fee.

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

$761.25

$810.30

$814.75

$1,186.25

Which of these is the best reason for Nina to monitor her bank account statements online or on her cell phone app?

to know when her bills are due

to determine the exact date she can retire

to ensure she's paying her fair share in taxes

to know how much money she has for budgeting

In which situation would a savings bond be the best investment to earn interest?

if you need access to your cash quickly

if you are saving each month for a new car

if you are putting aside a chunk of money to purchase a house in five years

saving to pay a tax bill in four months

Which of these is an advantage of checking accounts?

Checking accounts prevent the customer from having overdraft fees.

Checking accounts allow convenient ways to deposit or withdraw funds.

Checking accounts are processed immediately so customer and bank records always match.

Checking accounts offer limited checks but offer higher rates of interest.

What is the major difference between a nationwide bank and a community bank?

The community bank offers more services.

The nationwide bank services only local customers.

The nationwide bank has fewer branches.

The community bank services only local customers.

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

Retail banks only serve businesses, while credit unions only serve individuals.

Retail banks operate in order to earn profit, while credit unions are nonprofit.

Retail banks only have small local branches, while credit unions are nationwide.

Retail banks manage a person’s money, while credit unions focus on providing loans.

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