What Are Savings

question 18

Multiple Choice

What are savings?

• A)Additions or subtractions from debt.
• B)Outlays on household related matters that provide benefit beyond the current year.
• C)The day-to-day financial functions of the household.
• D)Cash flows that come from changes in debt.
• E)None of the above.

Understand how compound interest and simple interest calculations impact the future value of investments.

Apply time value of money concepts to calculate present and future values of cash flows.

Evaluate different investment options based on interest rates and investment periods.

Calculate the additional amount needed to be deposited or saved today to reach a future financial goal under varying interest rates.

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