Question

. Your friend Tammy just got a part-time job so she can afford to attend a school trip abroad later this school year. Tammy gets a paycheck on the 1st of every month, and a cash payment is due to the International Club advisor by the 3rd of every month with no exceptions. More than one late payment results in being removed from the trip. What recommendation do you have for Tammy?

a. Sign up for direct deposit with her employer so that the money is already in her account the morning of the 1st
b. Use her 15-minute break during work on the 1st of each month to run to the check cashing business; hopefully she doesn't get delayed by long lines and return to work late, which will anger her boss
c. Deposit the check through her mobile app on the 1st of the month and do a cash withdrawal from the ATM each month on the 2nd; hopefully the check clears in time to avoid fees
d. Sign up for overdraft protection, withdraw the money from an ATM regardless of whether the funds are there in time, and just pay the $35 overdraft fee

Answer 1

A) Sign up for direct deposit with her employer so that the money is already in her account the morning of the 1st

Step-by-step explanation:

If Tammy signs up for direct deposit of her paycheck, she will have the money on the afternoon of the 1st of every month, that way she has at least 2 full days to pay for her trip.

If she chooses option b, she risks being late to work. Option c is also risky because the bank might clear the check on time or not. Option d is just throwing away money.