Deca 28-36

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A person decided to have six months of income in an emergency savings account. Is this a good decision?

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Yes, because the money in the emergency account can be used if he loses his job.

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Students applying for financial aid to attend college usually need to

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complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.

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A person choosing a mortgage usually selects a fixed-rate loan because she knows that

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the interest rate remains the same for the life of the mortgage.

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Why does a bank pay interest to a depositor?

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The bank is able to use deposits to earn profits.

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It is generally better for a person to buy a home that she can afford than to rent an apartment because she will

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build equity.

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Which of the following would be considered an asset? A. Credit card account. B. Checking account. C. Car loan. D. Student loan.

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Checking account.

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“Paying yourself first” is a strategy to

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build savings.

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What kind of income can a person earn from savings accounts at a commercial bank?

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Interest.

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Sally won a $200 cash prize at the school science competition. She wants to save the money for her senior trip in three years. It is best for her to save the money during the three years in a: A. checking account, because it is easy to withdraw funds. B. drawer at home, because it would be safe. C. savings account, because it would earn interest. D. certificate of deposit (CD), because it generally earns higher interest.

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certificate of deposit (CD), because it generally earns higher interest.