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1. what risks, if any, is marcus taking by opening a savings account with an internet bank?
2. what do you think of the decision to move a savings into an online - only account?
3. what research would you conduct before opening an online - only savings account?
4. would you choose to open an online - only savings account? why or why not?

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### Sub - question 1
# Brief Explanations:
To determine the risks of opening a savings account with an Internet bank, we consider aspects like security (cyber threats such as hacking, phishing), reliability (bank's financial stability, regulatory compliance), and service - related risks (lack of in - person support, technical glitches in online systems). For example, cybercriminals may target online banks to steal customer data and funds. Also, if the online bank has poor technical infrastructure, there could be issues with accessing funds or making transactions.
# Answer:
Risks include cyber threats (hacking, phishing) to steal funds/data, potential technical glitches (difficulty accessing account), and concerns about the bank's financial stability/regulatory compliance (since no in - person branch to assess). There may also be issues with customer support responsiveness as it's online - only.

### Sub - question 2
# Brief Explanations:
The decision to move savings to an online - only account has pros and cons. Pros: often higher interest rates due to lower overheads, convenience of 24/7 online access. Cons: risks like cyber threats, lack of in - person assistance, and potential concerns about the bank's legitimacy. It depends on the individual's risk tolerance, need for in - person services, and trust in the online bank's security and stability.
# Answer:
It's a mixed - bag decision. Pros: higher interest (lower bank costs) and 24/7 access. Cons: cyber risks, no in - person help, and legitimacy concerns. Suitability depends on one's risk tolerance, tech - savviness, and trust in the bank.

### Sub - question 3
# Brief Explanations:
Before opening an online - only savings account, research should cover the bank's legitimacy (check if it's FDIC - insured in the US or equivalent in other countries), interest rates (compare with other online and traditional banks), security measures (encryption, fraud protection), customer reviews (to assess service quality and reliability), and regulatory compliance (ensure it follows financial regulations). Also, check the bank's history of technical outages.
# Answer:
Research: 1. Legitimacy (FDIC - insured/equivalent, regulatory compliance). 2. Interest rates (compare with peers). 3. Security (encryption, fraud prevention). 4. Customer reviews (service, reliability). 5. Technical history (outages, system stability).

### Sub - question 4
# Brief Explanations:
Whether to open an online - only savings account depends on personal factors. If one is tech - savvy, values higher interest rates, and has low need for in - person banking, it can be a good choice. But if one is risk - averse to cyber threats, needs in - person support, or doubts the bank's stability, it may not be. For example, a young, tech - oriented person with emergency funds might choose it for better returns, while someone older who prefers face - to - face interaction might not.
# Answer:
It depends. Yes: if tech - savvy, want higher interest, low in - person need (e.g., young, digital - native with emergency savings). No: if risk - averse to cyber threats, need in - person help, or doubt bank stability (e.g., older, less tech - comfortable, or with large savings seeking more reassurance).

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