Module 5 Lesson 2 - Bill payment methods

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What is online bill pay?

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A method of paying bills electronically through a bank or financial institution's website, allowing for scheduled and automatic payments.

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What is a check?

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A written order directing a bank to pay a specific amount of money from the writer's account to the person named on the check.

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What is a debit card?

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A payment card that deducts money directly from a consumer's checking account to pay for a purchase.

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What is automatic payment?

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A payment method where funds are automatically withdrawn from a bank account on a scheduled basis to pay bills.

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What are the risks associated with using a debit card?

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Identity theft and unauthorized transactions if the card information is compromised.

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What is the main advantage of using online bill pay?

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Convenience of managing and scheduling payments from anywhere with internet access.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is the disadvantage of using cash for payments?

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Risk of losing receipts and difficulty in tracking expenses.

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What is the primary use of checks?

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To make payments that require mailing or for transactions where electronic payment is not accepted.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is the setup requirement for automatic payments?

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Requires initial setup to authorize recurring payments, which may take time.

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What is the risk of losing a receipt when using cash?

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Cash transactions do not provide a paper trail, making it hard to prove payment.