Why Is It Important to Convert Interest Rates into the APY

question 3

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to convert interest rates into the APY on different accounts and with different banks?

• A)Some banks and accounts pay higher advertised rates.
• B)The same advertised rate will vary with different compounding periods.
• C)The Truth in Savings Act of 1993 omits this comparison.
• D)With FDIC Banks it is not necessary to convert interest rates for comparison.

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