Question

youre out shopping and decide to pick up a few things you need. you approach the cash register, not sure if your checking account has enough to cover the total. if your account does come up short, your bank will charge you an overdraft fee.
what can you do in the future to prevent an overdraft fee?
choose 1 answer:
a pay with a different card every time you shop.
b only shop on weekends.
c check your account balance regularly and before you get to the cash register.
d ask the cashier to check your account balance.

Explanation:

• Option A: Using different cards doesn't prevent the checking account from being short; it just switches payment methods, so it's incorrect.
• Option B: Shopping on weekends has no relation to the account balance or overdraft fees, so it's incorrect.
• Option C: Regularly checking the account balance and before shopping helps ensure there's enough money to cover the purchase, preventing overdraft fees. This is a logical and effective method.
• Option D: Cashiers typically don't have access to check a customer's bank account balance, so this is not a feasible solution.

Answer:

C. Check your account balance regularly and before you get to the cash register.