Who primarily owns commercial banks?

• Shareholders looking to make a profit

• Members who use the bank's services

• The general public

• Nonprofit organizations

What is the maximum amount of money insured by the FDIC for a single depositor in a bank?

• $100,000

• $250,000

• $500,000

• $1,000,000

What is a key difference between credit unions and commercial banks?

• Credit unions are for-profit institutions

• Credit unions are owned by their members

• Credit unions serve anyone without a common bond

• Credit unions are not insured

Which entity insures the money in credit unions?

• The Federal Reserve

• The FDIC

• The NCUA

• The SEC

What type of bond do credit union members typically share?

• A financial bond

• A common bond such as living in the same area or working for the same company

• A legal bond

• A stock market bond

What is the main difference in focus between commercial banks and credit unions according to the text?

• Commercial banks focus on providing personalized service, while credit unions focus on profits.

• Credit unions focus on serving specific groups or communities, while commercial banks are open to anyone.

• Commercial banks require membership in a specific group, while credit unions are open to anyone.

• Credit unions aim to make profits for their shareholders, while commercial banks return profits to their members.

What do commercial banks aim to do with their profits as mentioned in the text?

• Return profits to their members in the form of lower fees and better interest rates.

• Invest profits into community services and projects.

• Make profits for their shareholders.

• Provide federal insurance for their members' money.

What kind of federal insurance do both commercial banks and credit unions offer?

• Insurance up to $100,000 on your money.

• Insurance up to $250,000 on your money.

• Insurance up to $500,000 on your money.

• No federal insurance is offered.

According to the text, who might prefer using a credit union?

• Someone who wants the bank to make a profit from their business.

• Someone who likes the idea of potentially lower fees and better interest rates.

• Someone who prefers not to have a voice in bank matters.

• Someone who does not care about personalized service.