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What distinguishes credit unions from banks?
What distinguishes credit unions from banks?
- FDIC insurance and online operations
- Reinvestment of profits and frequent withdrawals
- For-profit status and FDIC insurance
- Membership requirements and not-for-profit status (correct)
What is a key feature of online banks?
What is a key feature of online banks?
- No physical branches and higher interest rates on savings (correct)
- Reinvestment of profits and lower fees
- FDIC insurance and membership requirements
- For-profit status and frequent withdrawals
What is the primary function of a checking account?
What is the primary function of a checking account?
- Reinvesting profits and allowing frequent withdrawals
- Providing FDIC insurance and check writing privileges
- Receiving profits and offering high interest rates
- Offering safety and convenient access to money (correct)
What sets savings accounts apart from checking accounts?
What sets savings accounts apart from checking accounts?
What assurance do customers have for their money in a bank or credit union in the United States?
What assurance do customers have for their money in a bank or credit union in the United States?