Personal Finance Essay

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Assignment 5: Credit and Loans (25.0 points) 1. If you are borrowing money and paying interest, would you prefer an interest rate that compounds annually, quarterly, or daily? Why? (2-4 sentences. 1.0 points) If I were doing either, I would want an interest rate that compounds annually. With an annual loan, it compounds less often therefore, less interest paid overall. 2. In your Section_5 folder, navigate to and open the Example_Credit_Report, and then answer the questions below. a. What is the total balance of Jessie Robinson's real estate account? (0.5 points) $19,100 b. What is the total balance of Jessie Robinson's revolving account? (0.5 points) $500 c. Has Jessie Robinson ever applied for bankruptcy? (0.5 points) No d. How many creditors have made inquiries about Jessie Robinson's credit? (0.5 points) 3 creditors e. Do you think Jessie Robinson usually pays bills on time and in full? (1-2 sentences. 1.0 points) Yes and Yes. On her Credit Report, it shows her current and due balances, ect. f. Do you think Jessie Robinson's credit score would be great, normal, or poor? Why? (1-3 sentences. 1.0 points) I would say it’s on the normal to poor side. But then again, it could be great. I honestly think it’s on the normal side, myself… She Page 1 | © Edgenuity Inc hasn’t invested into big things, therefore… her credit score probably isn’t going to be “great”… but that’s okay. 3. Describe a real or made up but realistic situation in which you would want to use installment credit. (2-4 sentences. 1.0 points) 4. Describe a real or made up but realistic situation in which you would want to use noninstallment credit. (2-4 sentences. 1.0 points) 5. Describe a real or made up but realistic situation in which you would want to use revolving credit. (2-4 sentences. 1.0 points) 6. If you had no credit history

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