Question

Funds in a ____ must remain on deposit for a stated time period in order to avoid an interest penalty. certificate of deposit U.S. Treasury bill checking account mutual fund

Answer 1

Funds in a U.S. Treasury bill must remain on deposit for a stated time period in order to avoid an interest penalty. There is a three month period penalty if the client chooses to cash or withdraw an EE or bond within the first five years from the date it was issued.

The answer would be U.S. Treasury bill.

Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer is: "Funds in a certificate of deposit must remain on deposit for a stated time period in order to avoid an interest penalty.

Explanation:

When acquiring a certificate of deposit (CD) the customer agrees to made a single payment and leave it untouched for a predetermined period of time, in order to obtain an interest rate premium. To avoid an interest penalty, the customer cannot withdraw the money before the term (6-month CD, 1-year CD, 18-month CD, etc.) is finished.