ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

SAVING AND INVESTING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An account that pays interest on a specific sum of money that a person has deposited for a specific period of time, like from 7 days to 60 months. If withdrawn before that time, the bank imposes a penalty fee, and you will not receive the interest.
A
Savings Account
B
Certificate of Deposit (CD)
C
Checking Account
D
Money Market Account
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A fixed deposit account is one of the safest investment options in the country as it is comparatively risk-free and also guarantees returns. It is an investment where a customer deposits a certain sum of money in an account, for a given tenure and earns interest on it.

Detailed explanation-2: -The account which is opened for a particular fixed period (time) by depositing particular fixed period (time) by depositing particular amount (money) is known as Fixed (Term) Deposit Account.

Detailed explanation-3: -A savings account is an interest-bearing deposit account held at a bank or other financial institution. Though these accounts typically pay a modest interest rate, their safety and reliability make them a great option for parking cash you want available for short-term needs.

Detailed explanation-4: -Savings account: A savings account allows you to accumulate interest on funds you’ve saved for future needs. Interest rates can be compounded on a daily, weekly, monthly, or annual basis. Savings accounts vary by monthly service fees, interest rates, and account features.

Detailed explanation-5: -The options include traditional savings accounts, high-yield savings accounts, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, cash management accounts and specialty savings accounts.

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