Saving and Making Financial Decisions — Test

Question 20 • Personal Finance

Which statement best describes the difference between a checking account and a savings account?

Answer

Checking accounts allow customers to easily pay for goods and services, while savings accounts are used to hold money for longer periods of time.

Checking accounts are held only by businesses and savings accounts only by individuals.

Checking accounts require customers to go into a bank branch, while savings accounts are accessed by customers on their mobile phones or computers.

Checking accounts provide customers with interest, while savings accounts do not.

Explanation

Checking accounts are designed for frequent transactions, such as paying bills or buying goods and services with a debit card. Savings accounts are generally used to set money aside for longer periods, often to build savings. Both individuals and businesses may use checking accounts, and savings accounts can earn interest, so the other statements are not accurate.

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