Banking - Unit Test

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Which of the following is an effective strategy for personal saving? Options: Wait until the end of the month and save whatever is left in your checking account, Save a certain percentage of each paycheck and deposit it directly into a savings account, Cover all of your wants and needs and save whatever is left over, Take out a payday loan so you can save before you receive your paycheck

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Save a certain percentage of each paycheck and deposit it directly into a savings account

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All of the following statements about bank accounts are true, EXCEPT…
1. If the bank is FDIC-insured, your money, up to the FDIC limit, is safe even if the bank fails.
2. Many banks pay interest on the money you deposit into your savings account.
3. Historically, savings accounts earn higher returns than investments in the stock market.
4. Money in a checking account is usually easy to access via ATM, debit card or check.

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Historically, savings accounts earn higher returns than investments in the stock market

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You are developing a savings plan and using short-, medium-, and long-term goals to motivate you. Which represents possible goals from short-term to long-term? Save for…

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A new cell phone, college tuition, a house down payment

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If you follow the 50-30-20 rule of budgeting, you'll be putting 50% of your monthly income toward _______________, 30% of your monthly income toward _____________, and 20% of your monthly income toward ______________.

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Needs, wants, savings

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Which statement best describes a savings account? Options: This account offers a convenient way to pay bills and access cash from an ATM, This account pays you interest on money you have put away for later to help your money grow, This account is automatically debited when you use a debit card, This account typically allows an unlimited number of transactions per month

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This account pays you interest on money you have put away for later to help your money grow

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You are at the checkout counter at the local supermarket and use your debit card to pay for your groceries. Where does the money for this purchase come from?

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It is deducted directly from your checking account.

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Jocelyn gets a text alert from the bank that her account balance has dropped below $100 after a series of $20 ATM withdrawals. She has not used her ATM in over a week and wonders what she should do.

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Contact her bank immediately as it appears that her account may have been hacked.

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Which of the following transactions will REDUCE your checking account balance immediately? Options: Writing your monthly rent check which you will mail tomorrow, Using your debit card to pay for groceries at the supermarket, Using your credit card to pay for your school books, Depositing a check at a local bank branch

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Using your debit card to pay for groceries at the supermarket

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Which of the following statements is an advantage of online banking? Options: Once you set up online banking, your bank will waive overdraft, ATM, and monthly fees, Using online banking allows you to earn a higher interest rate, Using online banking, you can request transfers, pay bills and automate your savings without visiting the bank branch, You can only shop online if your bank account has online banking features

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Using online banking, you can request transfers, pay bills and automate your savings without visiting the bank branch

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FDIC Insurance is...

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Protection for bank customers’ deposits up to $250,000, guaranteeing their money is still available if the bank goes out of business