What Is a Reason That Your Textbook Suggests as to Why

question 8

Multiple Choice

What is a reason that your textbook suggests as to why a newly married couple would want to establish separate checking accounts?

• A)It makes record keeping much easier.
• B)It is preferable if the couple has incompatible money management styles.
• C)One always gets a better deal from the bank on two accounts versus one account.
• D)All of the above
• E)None of the above

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