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Choose the statement that describes an advantage of paying a bill through the mail with a check.

A
No additional costs are involved.
B
The payment is noted immediately.
C
The bill is automatically paid on time.
D
You do not have to share banking information.
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Check all that you included in your response.

A
Pay bills on time.
B
Earn more than you spend.
C
Create a budget to track income and expenses.
3

Which is a possible benefit of having a good credit history?

A
having a checking account
B
low interest rate on a car loan
C
high interest rate on a credit card offer
D
bankruptcy
4

What must Freya consider before using her debit card? Check all that apply.

A
She must be sure there is at least $135 in her bank account for the purchase.
B
She must check the interest rate on the debit card.
C
She must check to see if any automatic payments are scheduled for heraccount.
D
She must check her credit history.
E
She must make sure she will be able to make the monthly payments.
5

Which questions should Freya answer before using a credit card? Check all thatapply.

A
Can I pay at least the minimum payment each month?
B
Can I make payments on time and avoid late fees?
C
Will I have to take out a loan?
D
How much in finance charges can I afford to pay?
E
Should I talk to a consumer credit counseling service?
6

In a few sentences, explain what it means to be financially responsible.

Answer:

Being financially responsible means managing your money carefully. Spend less than you earn, use a budget to track income and expenses, and pay bills on time.

7

Which financial problems might cause a person to be considered a bad risk for a loan to purchase a home? Check all that apply.

A
applying for loans to pay for college
B
making late payments
C
having more debt than income
D
filing for bankruptcy
E
paying a credit card balance in full each month
8

Which expense is a bank least likely to extend a line of credit for?

A
job training after high school
B
a flat-screen TV
C
improvements to a home
D
a car to be used for transportation to and from work
9

Identify possible advantages and disadvantages of using automatic withdrawal to pay bills.

Answer:

Automatic bill pay is super convenient because your bills get paid on time without you having to remember them every month. On the downside, if you don't have enough money in your bank account when a bill comes out, you could get hit with unexpected bank fees. It's best to keep a little extra cash in your account so you don't run into any surprises.

10

You are a loan officer at a bank. An applicant comes to you for a $5,000 loan. Explain why you would want to know that person’s credit history.

Answer:

I would review the applicant’s credit history to see whether they have repaid debts on time in the past. This helps me assess the risk that they may not repay the $5,000 loan and decide whether to approve it and what interest rate or terms to offer.

11

Check all that you included in your response.

A
Determine if the person is trustworthy with money.
B
Determine if the person makes good financial choices.
C
Determine if the person can afford to pay back the loan.
12

Check all that you included in your response.

A
Automatic payments avoid late payments and fees.
B
Sometimes discounts are given for automatic payments.
C
Automatic payments can help build a good credit history.
D
You must keep track of payments to avoid overdrawing the account.

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