Joan Zemke Expects Interest Rates to Decline Over the Next

question 34

Multiple Choice

Joan Zemke expects interest rates to decline over the next few months.To maximize her long-term earnings she should use a:

• A)regular savings account.
• B)interest-bearing checking account.
• C)five-year certificate of deposit.
• D)money market account.
• E)money market fund.

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