Q3 Becky saves €50 each week from her wages. (i) Identify one possible opportunity cost to Becky of saving €50 each week.
(ii) Outline one risk of saving money in some savings accounts.
(iii) Outline one risk Becky could face in the future if she did not save any of her income.
Where Can a Household Save?
Q4 A household can save its money in different types of financial institution. Explain two reasons a household might choose to save its money in a financial institution.
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If you are asked for a reason to save in a financial institution, make sure your answer is specific to banking. “Banks offer lots of services” is too vague – ‘banks offer convenient services such as online transfers’ is better.
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Q5 Donncha and Clare Brady live in Ennis with their two children. They want to save for a new family car. They are looking at using either their local Credit Union or An Post to do this. Suggest a different reason they might have for each option.