Banking Basics

Which of the following is NOT a common feature of a financial institution?

• Access to investment products

• Paper checks

• Access to ATMS

• Direct deposit

Which of the following is a common feature of a financial institution?

• Direct deposit

• Debit cards

• Checking and savings accounts

• All of the above

Which of the following statements about check cashing companies is TRUE?

• They have limited operating hours during the day.

• They sometimes offer free services.

• They charge high fees.

• They delay when you can access your cash.

Which of the following financial institutions typically have the highest fees?

• Check cashing and payday loan companies

• Credit unions

• Brick-and-mortar banks

• Internet banks

Which type of bank account typically offers the least (if any) interest?

• Savings account

• Checking account

• Money market account

• Certificate of deposit

Savings accounts typically offer more interest than what type of account?

• Retirement account

• Money market account

• Checking account

• Certificate of deposit

Which type of bank account is best for everyday transactions?

• Certificate of Deposit

• Money Market Account

• Savings Account

• Checking Account

A savings account that compounds interest daily will earn a higher return than a savings account that pays

simple interest daily.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which savings account will earn you the least money?

• One that compounds interest daily.

• One that earns simple interest monthly.

• One that earns simple interest daily.

• One that compounds interest monthly.

Which savings account will earn you the most money?

• One that compounds interest monthly.

• One that compounds interest daily.

• One that earns simple interest daily.

• One that earns simple interest monthly.