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Money Basics Every Adult Should Know

Credit scores, compound interest, the Rule of 72 and bank insurance. Nine questions on the fundamentals.

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General financial education based on U.S. public sources (FDIC, CFPB, SEC Investor.gov). It is not personal financial advice. Talk with a qualified professional about your situation.

The "Rule of 72" says money growing at 6 percent a year doubles in about how many years?

6 years12 years20 years72 years

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