The Johnson family is very conservative financially. They have a retirement plan where John works and share a joint checking account at their bank. They keep a lot of money in their checking account to cover short-term needs and emergencies. Both of them want to step up to a higher interest rate than a checking or savings account pays, and at the same time stay with their bank.The Johnsons have been thinking about the financial principle - Pay Yourself First. Being very conservative, they might consider having their bank Select one: A. sell them a risky mutual fund. B. send them a monthly reminder to make a deposit in their 401(k). C. do a direct deposit of John's paycheck into their checking account. D. do a direct deposit of some of John's paycheck into a savings fund.

The Johnson family is very conservative financially. They have a retirement plan where John works and share a joint checking account at their bank. They keep a lot of money in their checking account to cover short-term needs and emergencies. Both of them want to step up to a higher interest rate than a checking or savings account pays, and at the same time stay with their bank.The Johnsons have been thinking about the financial principle - Pay Yourself First. Being very conservative, they might consider having their bank Select one: A. sell them a risky mutual fund. B. send them a monthly reminder to make a deposit in their 401(k). C. do a direct deposit of John's paycheck into their checking account. D. do a direct deposit of some of John's paycheck into a savings fund.

Economics Today and Tomorrow, Student Edition

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ISBN:9780078747663

Author:McGraw-Hill

Publisher:McGraw-Hill

Chapter6: Saving And Investing

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 16AA

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