Christopher just received his checking account statement from his bank. He has a NOW account with free checking that pays 0.75% APR on the balance and requires a $500 minimum balance. His statement shows that he currently has a balance of $3,950. In looking at his statement he notices that his car payment check for $400 is still outstanding, and that his recently received payroll deposit of $3,600 had not posted at the time the statement was created. His normal living expenses average $1,500 per month including his car payment. Other than his car loan, he rarely writes any checks as he prefers to use his debit card and ATM card for day-to-day living expenses. He pays his credit card balance in full every month. Other than his checking account he does not own any investments. He has always dreamed of owning a house, and would like to buy one within the next five years. He has access to a 401(k) pension plan at work where his employer will match contributions up to 6% of his salary. He currently contributes 2% of his salary to this plan. How is Christopher doing with his cash management? Select one: A. He is doing pretty well since he pays his credit cards in full every month. B. He has a good checking account. C. He is not maximizing his returns on his liquid assets. D. He is doing pretty well since he has a lot of cash in his checking account. E. All but C are correct answers.

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Christopher just received his checking account statement from his bank. He has a NOW account with free checking that pays 0.75% APR on the balance and requires a $500 minimum balance. His statement shows that he currently has a balance of $3,950. In looking at his statement he notices that his car payment check for $400 is still outstanding, and that his recently received payroll deposit of $3,600 had not posted at the time the statement was created. His normal living expenses average $1,500 per month including his car payment. Other than his car loan, he rarely writes any checks as he prefers to use his debit card and ATM card for day-to-day living expenses. He pays his credit card balance in full every month. Other than his checking account he does not own any investments. He has always dreamed of owning a house, and would like to buy one within the next five years. He has access to a 401(k) pension plan at work where his employer will match contributions up to 6% of his salary. He currently contributes 2% of his salary to this plan.


How is Christopher doing with his cash management?

Select one:

A.
He is doing pretty well since he pays his credit cards in full every month.
B.
He has a good checking account.
C.
He is not maximizing his returns on his liquid assets.
D.
He is doing pretty well since he has a lot of cash in his checking account.
E.
All but C are correct answers.
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