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What is the primary function of credit unions?
What is the primary function of credit unions?
Which organization provides a secure savings option backed by the government?
Which organization provides a secure savings option backed by the government?
What distinguishes insurance companies from credit unions?
What distinguishes insurance companies from credit unions?
What is the main purpose of pension companies?
What is the main purpose of pension companies?
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How do payday loans primarily function?
How do payday loans primarily function?
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What is the primary benefit of using an Individual Savings Account (ISA)?
What is the primary benefit of using an Individual Savings Account (ISA)?
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Which type of insurance is legally required for vehicles on the road?
Which type of insurance is legally required for vehicles on the road?
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What is a characteristic of premium bonds?
What is a characteristic of premium bonds?
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Bonds and gilts are primarily used for what purpose?
Bonds and gilts are primarily used for what purpose?
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How does life insurance differ from life assurance?
How does life insurance differ from life assurance?
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What distinguishes banks from building societies?
What distinguishes banks from building societies?
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Pensions are primarily designed for what financial purpose?
Pensions are primarily designed for what financial purpose?
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What type of coverage does health insurance provide?
What type of coverage does health insurance provide?
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Study Notes
Saving and Investment Options
- Individual Savings Account (ISA): A tax-free method for saving or investing.
- Deposit and savings accounts: Accounts that pay interest on the balance.
- Premium bonds: A government scheme allowing savings in bonds, with regular draws for cash prizes. No interest is earned.
- Bonds and gilts: Fixed-term securities where an investor lends money to companies or governments, receiving interest payments in return.
- Shares: Investments in companies, offering equity ownership for the investor.
- Pensions: Long-term savings plans, funded through regular contributions during a working period, for retirement income (lump sum or regular payments).
Types of Insurance
- Car insurance: Mandatory for road-legal cars to cover theft, accidents, and protect drivers, passengers, and other road users.
- Home and contents insurance:
- Home insurance: Covers the building against damage from events like fire or flood.
- Contents insurance: Covers personal belongings inside or away from home.
- Life assurance and insurance:
- Life assurance: Ongoing policy paying a lump sum upon death.
- Life insurance: Policy with a fixed period, paying a lump sum if death occurs within that period.
- Travel insurance: Covers individuals or groups abroad; includes illness, lost property, cancellations, and emergencies.
- Pet insurance: Protects owners against costs of treating sick or injured pets, including veterinary fees.
- Health insurance: Covers medical expenses, treatments, assessments, and potential loss of earnings. Can cover private treatment or routine dental care.
Financial Institutions
- Bank of England: UK's central bank maintaining financial stability.
- Banks: Handle financial transactions and store customer money.
- Building societies: Organisations for financial transactions, storing funds. Members are part-owners.
- Credit unions: Non-profit organisations handling financial transactions and storing money for members.
- National Savings and Investment: Government-backed, secure savings option.
- Insurance companies: Protect against losses in return for premiums.
- Pension companies: Sell policies for retirement savings, either individually or through employers.
- Pawnbrokers: Lend money against personal items as security.
- Payday loans: Short-term loans to bridge financial gaps between paychecks.
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Test your knowledge on various saving and investment options, including Individual Savings Accounts, premium bonds, and shares. This quiz will help you understand the fundamentals of saving strategies and investment vehicles to grow your wealth.
