Chapter 5: The Banking System Flashcards
A person that purchases a $10,000 CD at 10% for 5 years, will receive______ at maturity
10000 * .10 * 5 = $5,000 simple interest
10000 + 5000 = $15,000 at maturity
If you save $10,000 this year and invest it in a CD at 3% for one year, you will earn _________ in interest.
10000 * .03 * 1 = $300 interest
Typical bank services are:
Checking accounts
Savings accounts
Safe Deposit boxes
Cashier’s Checks
What can happen if you bounce a check?
You would have Non-Sufficient Funds
What are some advantages of internet banking
Balances checked at any time
Transferring money between accounts
Online/electronic bill payments
Banks make money by charging _____ interest rates on loans
Higher
The formula to calculate simple interest is
I = Principal x Rate x Time
A card issued by your bank that is linked to your bank account that allows you to make purchases in a store or withdraw money at an ATM
Debit Card
What insures your money in the bank in the event of bank failure
FDIC
A type of bank account that gives a modest interest rate and can be withdrawn fairly easily
Savings Account
Fees charged by your bank
Service Charges
A type of endorsement that limits the use of a check
Restrictive
A type of bank account that is used to make deposits and withdrawals regularly
Checking Account
A check that you wrote but it has not appeared on your bank statement yet
Outstanding Check
A check written that does not have enough money in the account to cover it is referred to as
Bounced Check
Returned Check
Non-Sufficient Funds
A numerical code on the bottom left of a check used to identify the bank
Routing Number
The process of making sure your check register and bank statement balance at the end of the month
Bank Reconicliation
A tool used to keep a running balance of your account including checks written, withdrawals, deposits and fees
Checkbook Register
Money deducted from a checking or savings account
Withdrawal