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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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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
3

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?

A
debit card
B
credit card
C
certificate of deposit
D
passbook
4

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.
5

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

A
if you need access to your cash quickly
B
if you are saving each month for a new car
C
if you are putting aside a chunk of money to purchase a house in five years
D
saving to pay a tax bill in four months
6

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
7

What is one benefit of purchasing saving bonds?

A
Saving bonds are purchased from the government and guaranteed to increase in value.
B
Saving bonds are purchased from commercial banks and guaranteed to increase in value.
C
Saving bonds are short term investments backed by the government to protect from loss.
D
Saving bonds are long term investments created to help first time home buyers obtain a mortgage.
8

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.
9

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
10

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

A
The community bank offers more services.
B
The nationwide bank services only local customers.
C
The nationwide bank has fewer branches.
D
The community bank services only local customers.

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