Types of Credit

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Where do banks get the money to lend out to consumers? Options: From their clients' credit card accounts, From their clients' savings accounts, From the Federal government, From their own money vaults

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From their clients' savings accounts

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How do banks make money off of the credit they issue?

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They charge a high interest rate on the loan.

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Which of the following is typically a SECURED loan? Auto Loan, Student loan, Credit Card Balance, Overdraft

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Auto Loan

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If the collateral for your secured loan can be taken away, why get a secured loan at all?

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Because they usually have a lower interest rate

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What may NOT impact the interest rate on your loans? Your relationship with the financial institution, Your credit score, The loan amount, Your level of education

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Your level of education

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Why does the amount of INTEREST you owe on a loan decrease over time?

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With each payment, principal decreases, so interest lowers.

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What is the purpose of a Schumer box when applying for a credit card?

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It summarizes information like interest rates, fees, and grace periods

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How do you avoid paying interest on your credit card (or any other loan for that matter)?

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Always make the full payment on time

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Which is TRUE when you make only the minimum payment each month? Options: You are charged interest on the remaining balance, Your credit line is restored to its maximum amount, Credit card companies have permission to sell your information, It is the fastest way to pay off your debt

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You are charged interest on the remaining balance

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When can personal loans be a better option than credit cards?

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If you want a lower interest rate