Question 14 Billy has decided which type of bank to open an account at, but is not sure what type of account is the best choice for him. He is attending college with a full scholarship so students loans are not a major concern for him. However, he still has several expenses that he needs to take care of. Billy frequently dines at the student union and at local restaurants in town which are not covered by the meal plan he has at school. In addition to eating out he also pays for several streaming services and an online subscription for his gaming console. He drives an old family car back and forth between school and home every other weekend and needs to fill it with gas semi-frequently. Based on the information above should Billy open a checking account or a savings account? Explain your choice by citing at least 2 benefits of the account type you chose and why those benefits are a good fit for Billy's current situtation. Submit Saved at 2:10 pm 37

Question 14 Billy has decided which type of bank to open an account at, but is not sure what type of account is the best choice for him. He is attending college with a full scholarship so students loans are not a major concern for him. However, he still has several expenses that he needs to take care of. Billy frequently dines at the student union and at local restaurants in town which are not covered by the meal plan he has at school. In addition to eating out he also pays for several streaming services and an online subscription for his gaming console. He drives an old family car back and forth between school and home every other weekend and needs to fill it with gas semi-frequently. Based on the information above should Billy open a checking account or a savings account? Explain your choice by citing at least 2 benefits of the account type you chose and why those benefits are a good fit for Billy's current situtation. Submit Saved at 2:10 pm 37

Personal Finance

13th Edition

ISBN:9781337669214

Author:GARMAN

Publisher:GARMAN

Chapter7: Credit Cards And Consumer Loans

Section: Chapter Questions

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